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YK05 HWE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,398 mi
Last recorded130,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,398 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 130,376 miles

Brake performance not tested front pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,410 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 117,409 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,491 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,490 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakene

both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,788 miles

all tyres wrons from in side need tracking

Fail 13 Sep 2011 52,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wrons from in side need tracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,922 miles

allthe tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,163 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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YK05 HWE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWE, 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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YK05 HWE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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