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YF05 PCV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,183 miles

os parking brake weak.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,857 miles

tank area contaminated with fuel poss leak or overfill

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 28,938 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,938 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 PCV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 PCV registered?

YF05 PCV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is YF05 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 PCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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