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This 2005 BMW 120 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 178,211 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 11:32.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YF05FJA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 2026178,211 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Obviously Incorrectly Positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured O/s And N/s (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202421ST DECEMBER 2025171,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Defective (1.1.10 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2024171,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Defective (1.1.10 (f))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024163,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2023163,734 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023159,677 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022153,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2021153,554 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202021ST DECEMBER 2021150,294 MI
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 2020150,294 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20196TH DECEMBER 2020146,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201913TH JUNE 2020144,353 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 2019144,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JUNE 201813TH JUNE 2019139,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - All Brake Hoses Deteriating
FAILED11TH JUNE 2018139,228 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - All Brake Hoses Deteriating
PASSED30TH MAY 201713TH JUNE 2018133,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED30TH MAY 2017133,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED14TH JUNE 201613TH JUNE 2017127,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Hoses Perished
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Nearside Rear Top Suspension Arm Inner Bush
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Nearside Rear Bottom Hub Bush
FAILED6TH JUNE 2016127,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Front (8.2.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Retaining Strap Broken
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Loose But Not Insecure
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Locking Device Missing Caliper Spring Clip (3.5.1l)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush Bottom Trunion (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Inner (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Centre Bracket Snapped (7.1.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Hoses Perished
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20164TH JANUARY 2017125,346 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201525TH FEBRUARY 2016114,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201424TH FEBRUARY 201594,029 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED4TH JUNE 20134TH JUNE 201489,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Distortion In All Four Wheel Rims
FAILED31ST MAY 201389,851 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. USER ENTERED - Slight Distortion In All Four Wheel Rims
PASSED22ND MAY 20124TH JUNE 201378,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Distortion In All Four Wheel Rims
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Very Worn
  8. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Smearing Screen
  9. USER ENTERED - Restricted Water Flow To Screen
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Shoulders
PASSED12TH MAY 20114TH JUNE 201269,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Distortion To All Four Wheel Rims
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
FAILED12TH MAY 201169,086 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Worn Smooth On Inner Shoulder Attention Recommended
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Distortion To All Four Wheel Rims
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
PASSED24TH MAY 20104TH JUNE 201160,374 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 20094TH JUNE 201049,523 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres On Limits
PASSED4TH JUNE 20084TH JUNE 200934,758 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 200834,758 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF05FJA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

YF05FJA MOT Comments

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YF05FJA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 178,211 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,911 miles

YF05FJA FAQs

This Bmw 120 with registration YF05FJA was manufactured on Saturday 4th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 178,211 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,911 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw 120 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF05FJA has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 120 has had 73 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 120 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YF05FJA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 YF05FJA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF05FJA Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 YF05FJA does have Tax. Read more

When does YF05FJA Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF05FJA will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YF05FJA MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF05FJA will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026. Read more

When did YF05FJA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF05FJA was on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 11:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF05FJA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for YF05FJA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YF05FJA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for YF05FJA we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF05FJA?

YF05FJA is registered as a 2005 Bmw 120. Read more

How many miles has YF05FJA done?

The odometer reading for YF05FJA at the last MOT in December 2025 was 178,211 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,911 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF05FJA?

The vehicle YF05FJA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 4th June 2005. Read more

What colour is YF05FJA?

The official colour of YF05FJA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YF05FJA have?

YF05FJA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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