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YT05 ONZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 ONZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 154,116 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 154,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 153,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 142,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,322 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,596 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,878 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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YT05 ONZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONZ, 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 YT05 ONZ registered?

YT05 ONZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 ONZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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