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YG05 YWD

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,424 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,424 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,315 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,399 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 YWD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

YG05 YWD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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