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YT05 MLX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,434 mi
Last recorded173,434 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 MLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 173,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 168,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 168,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine belt damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm, inner bush - Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush - Marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush - Marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Various ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,558 miles

Oil leak onto exhaust system ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 154,285 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak onto exhaust system ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,806 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 134,238 miles

FRont washers intermittant

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,238 miles

FRont washers intermittant

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,135 miles

nearside frontn tyre worn smooth on outer edge--REC ATTENTION

offside front tyre wor on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm THIS IS JUST MOT PASS REC URGENT ATTENTION A.S.A,P

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YT05 MLX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT05 MLX, 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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YT05 MLX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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