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YF54 WKA

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,481 mi
Last recorded83,481 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,079 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 80,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,213 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,781 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,476 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YF54 WKA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YF54 WKA, 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 YF54 WKA registered?

YF54 WKA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is YF54 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 WKA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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