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YF55 ZTY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension modified

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 152,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension modified

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering noisy on lock to lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering noisy on lock to lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,160 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,844 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,539 miles

advise unable to check for leaks/corrosion due to manufacturers undertrays being fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,495 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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YF55 ZTY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF55 ZTY, 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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YF55 ZTY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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