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YF05 ZFE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 157,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing quicker than rest of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust hangar deteriorated however exhaust still supported

Fail 6 Jun 2017 157,611 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing quicker than rest of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust hangar deteriorated however exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Jun 2016 154,207 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,207 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,551 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 100,082 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,774 miles

rear brake pads worn

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 ZFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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