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YF05 RYO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,812 mi
Last recorded168,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 168,812 miles

Handbrake/Brake Fluid Light ON

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre Pressure Light ON

Fail 1 Aug 2020 168,812 miles

Handbrake/Brake Fluid Light ON

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre Pressure Light ON

Pass 3 Aug 2019 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 154,032 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 146,217 miles

brake pad light on n/s/f cable

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 146,217 miles

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

brake pad light on n/s/f cable

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre on legal limit recommend renew

Pass 19 Sep 2015 140,825 miles

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

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

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

recommend replace front brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,135 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing and require replacement

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,347 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 Sep 2010 58,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,253 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,284 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 RYO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

YF05 RYO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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