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YY05 RYN

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,179 mi
Last recorded145,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake low effort

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on sills

covers on under body

Fail 13 Jun 2023 145,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake low effort

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on sills

covers on under body

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear [brake pipe flexi] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear[brake pipe flexi] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car[cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 140,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear [brake pipe flexi] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear[brake pipe flexi] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car[cant fully check [plastic coated] (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 139,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall multiple cuts almost on cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall multiple cuts almost on cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 127,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,397 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,557 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,551 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,095 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 76,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wear to inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,338 miles

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

wear to inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,054 miles

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

Nearside/offside rear inner brake disc's face's pitted/corroded

Offside outer brake disc face scored

Plastic covers fitted inner wing's,sill's and floors

Power steering pipe damp with fluid (front lower engine bay area)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,703 miles

full under body plastic covers fitted. metal brake pipe showing corrosion at offside rear. dampness power steering pipes. corrosion rear brake discs inner face. noise from rear park brakes

Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

full under body plastic covers fitted. metal brake pipe showing corrosion at offside rear. dampness power steering pipes. corrosion rear brake discs inner face. noise from rear park brakes

Pass 30 May 2008 38,696 miles

park brake squeels when applied

plastic under trays fitted

rear pads worn

Fail 30 May 2008 38,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

park brake squeels when applied

plastic under trays fitted

rear pads worn

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 RYN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY05 RYN, 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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YY05 RYN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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