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YM05 DHD

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,530 mi
Last recorded171,530 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 DHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 171,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear 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 both sides from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under try fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 147,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 140,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Wipers poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,106 miles

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

offside rear wheel buckled

one of the rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,024 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,214 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 66,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YM05 DHD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YM05 DHD, 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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YM05 DHD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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