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YF05 RCO

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,490 miles

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

nearside headlight bulb was upside down

rear ex mtg needs welding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,642 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,344 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,971 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake disc surfaces starting to age.

Rear washer inop.

Suspect very slight weep from Power steering pipes.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,931 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 21 Sep 2009 34,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 13 Jun 2008 24,957 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 RCO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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