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YH05 ACJ

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,917 mi
Last recorded189,917 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 189,917 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 189,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 186,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 186,160 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened LEAKING (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 180,814 miles

Offside Front tyre wron on inner edge

heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2016 180,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre wron on inner edge

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2015 173,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 167,853 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 167,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 165,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 154,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 85,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,227 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,792 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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YH05 ACJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH05 ACJ, 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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YH05 ACJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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