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YS05 BWW

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 BWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 80,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,701 miles

Offside Rear Inner inner edge of tyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,313 miles

damp around fuel tank / possible leak

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,810 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Mar 2011 42,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS05 BWW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 BWW, 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 YS05 BWW registered?

YS05 BWW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is YS05 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 BWW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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