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YF05 PXO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,279 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,927 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,481 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,481 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,016 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,644 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 PXO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

YF05 PXO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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