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YF05 OLP

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,344 mi
Last recorded88,344 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre pipe to cat held on with one nut

Fail 9 Sep 2022 83,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre pipe to cat held on with one nut

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,052 miles

engine poor running. slight blue smoke emitting during emissions test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,399 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,495 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YF05 OLP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF05 OLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF05 OLP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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