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YK05 HUV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HUV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 135,906 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 135,861 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 128,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,278 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,814 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,912 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f spot broken

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,605 miles

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

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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YK05 HUV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK05 HUV, 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 YK05 HUV registered?

YK05 HUV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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