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YG05 XYY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake discs worn, pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside inner steering rack arm ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough Steering heavy, possibly due to fluid leak (2.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSR anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake discs worn, pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside inner steering rack arm ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough Steering heavy, possibly due to fluid leak (2.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 85,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,893 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o\s rear tyre poss slow puncture

very slight play in n\s front suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s going going into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,907 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 75,907 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,446 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,528 miles

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

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,096 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)

both front tyres badly wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,674 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,034 miles

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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YG05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG05 XYY, 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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YG05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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