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YS05 YYJ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,508 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 75,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,427 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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YS05 YYJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 YYJ, 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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What year was YS05 YYJ registered?

YS05 YYJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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