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YX05 XZH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,935 mi
Last recorded159,935 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 159,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,086 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,201 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,759 miles

Both front brake pipes greased

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,150 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,286 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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YX05 XZH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YX05 XZH, 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 YX05 XZH registered?

YX05 XZH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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