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YT05 YKY

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,111 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone carrier ()

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,925 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,816 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,738 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,296 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 41,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,622 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 YKY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

YT05 YKY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is YT05 YKY safe to buy?

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