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YG05 RUJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 171,376 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 160,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 148,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 132,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing spherical joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,329 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety latch stiff (8.4.2)

Brake performance not tested brake pads have no friction material (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing spherical joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy scoring from metal to metal contact between disc and pad backplate (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,710 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,593 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on edges

front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,669 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 69,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking pad missing

traction control light on

Fail 12 May 2012 69,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking pad missing

traction control light on

Pass 14 May 2011 62,005 miles

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

dtc traction control light staying on

Pass 22 May 2010 52,279 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2010 52,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,828 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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YG05 RUJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG05 RUJ, 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 YG05 RUJ registered?

YG05 RUJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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