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YF05 RUJ

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,283 mi
Last recorded147,283 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,638 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 136,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 116,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,629 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,470 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,468 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre in poor condition and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,274 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,163 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,317 miles

front tyres wearing low edges

trigger point not met

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,793 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,637 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 RUJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

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

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