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Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust mount broken
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust mount broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside outer sill cover damaged
parking brake will soon require attention
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside outer sill cover damaged
Offside Front tyre pressure low
brake pad warning lamp on
parking brake will soon require attention
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and worn on inner shoulder.
Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit and worn on inner shoulder.
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear. (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front. (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and worn on inner shoulder.
Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit and worn on inner shoulder.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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YR05 WNU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YR05 WNU, 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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YR05 WNU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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