CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF05 VKB

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,037 mi
Last recorded171,037 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 VKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
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

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 171,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 163,268 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 missing from each tyre (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 156,312 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 135,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,802 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,443 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,443 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,846 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,251 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,149 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2009 79,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VKB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB?

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

What year was YF05 VKB registered?

YF05 VKB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is YF05 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 VKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 VKB 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 VKB. 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.