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YF05 RZP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,048 mi
Last recorded226,048 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 226,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear cross member is corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 226,044 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 Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear cross member is corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 199,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 199,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,021 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 165,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,147 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,313 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)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,545 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges 2055516v run flat

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,121 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 RZP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

YF05 RZP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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