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YU05 UUW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,378 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,378 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Pass 9 May 2019 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear battery under-floor connection excessively corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,924 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield loose.

Rear Rear battery under-floor connection excessively corroded.

Pass 23 May 2018 97,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 97,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 94,060 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 94,060 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 89,362 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 67,111 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 60,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 43,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,894 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 10 May 2008 29,080 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2008 29,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner edge

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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YU05 UUW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YU05 UUW, 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 YU05 UUW registered?

YU05 UUW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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