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YF54 XDO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 XDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 124,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air leak on engine

Fail 27 May 2021 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,425 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,373 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,684 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,684 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,200 miles

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 7 Jan 2017 80,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,063 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,063 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,436 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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YF54 XDO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF54 XDO, 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 YF54 XDO registered?

YF54 XDO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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