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YF05 ONP

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ONP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 122,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,554 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,549 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,246 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,088 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,088 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 May 2017 90,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light on (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front o/s/ f and n/s/f brake hoses slight cracking

Offside Front flasher bulb showing slight white light

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,409 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,503 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,020 miles

warning light on display poss brake problem

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

traction control light on

both front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2009 56,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,054 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ONP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONP, 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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What year was YF05 ONP registered?

YF05 ONP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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