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A12 YHA

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,837 mi
Last recorded55,837 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 55,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 55,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,359 miles

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

Front both front tyre wear out from outer side

Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bad oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,017 miles

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

Central Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats in vehicle ()

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

puncture light on

Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,802 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2019 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,521 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,493 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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A12 YHA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A12 YHA, 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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A12 YHA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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