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YY05 YKV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,267 mi
Last recorded172,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 172,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 172,265 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 163,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 157,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,877 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,465 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and small cuts through to cords, recomend replacing now

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,741 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,420 miles

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

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 YKV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKV, 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 YKV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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