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YF05 ENC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,334 mi
Last recorded176,334 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ENC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 176,334 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 May 2019 176,334 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring - may cause damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible not allowed to have HiD conversion both Headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018 165,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 159,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 148,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 140,077 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 140,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 128,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 112,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,280 miles

Unable to properly check N/S/R seatbelt as personal items on seat.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,468 miles

clicking from steering column when wheel is turned but no play at time of test--rec attention

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,606 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer egde.

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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YF05 ENC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF05 ENC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 ENC registered?

YF05 ENC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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