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YF05 PNY

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,060 mi
Last recorded190,060 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 190,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 180,472 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 180,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 170,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 170,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 151,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mistyness of oil around gearbox

offside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 150,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mistyness of oil around gearbox

offside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 128,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,370 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)

nearsode front tyre worn bold from outer edge

offside front tyre worn bold from outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,700 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,454 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 PNY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

YF05 PNY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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