CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF05 RVO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,128 mi
Last recorded75,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,128 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,483 miles

slight wear to outer edge of osf tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 25,403 miles

Nearside 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF05 RVO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVO, 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

How do I check the history of YF05 RVO?

You can check the full history of YF05 RVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF05 RVO registered?

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

Is YF05 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 RVO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 RVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF05 RVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.