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YR05 ESN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,634 mi
Last recorded90,634 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ESN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appears on limit. can't measure. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appears on limit. can't measure. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 May 2012 76,100 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)

Fail 15 May 2012 76,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 70,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,463 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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YR05 ESN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR05 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 ESN registered?

YR05 ESN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YR05 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 ESN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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