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YH05 OAD

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,033 mi
Last recorded235,033 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 OAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 235,033 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 235,033 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 217,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 190,936 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,500 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,477 miles

2x Front tyres wearing low, close to failure limit

Engine cover/Undertray Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight play

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,477 miles

2x Front tyres wearing low, close to failure limit

Engine cover/Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,097 miles

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

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

engine covers-under trays fitted- rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 89,783 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage below radiator (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wiper has a slight smear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted & engine cover

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,872 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,891 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,588 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,706 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,311 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)

offside front jacking point missing.

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 OAD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OAD, 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 OAD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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