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YF05 URJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,252 mi
Last recorded95,252 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 URJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,252 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brack hoses cracking slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brack hoses cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 77,834 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS WORN

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

Pass 16 May 2012 65,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,791 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,820 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 URJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

YF05 URJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 URJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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