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YY05 PUE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 PUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,997 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,118 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 89,118 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,113 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,900 miles

near side tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,410 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,333 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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YY05 PUE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY05 PUE, 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 YY05 PUE registered?

YY05 PUE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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