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AP55 CYG

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,621 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,074 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,273 miles

undeer tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,489 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm and several cuts but cord not showing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have several cuts

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud hanging down

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 606,068 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut to cord in places but not to excess at test

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,606 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cut to cord in places but not to excess at test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,340 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,151 miles

Screw in the offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Screw in the offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,991 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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AP55 CYG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP55 CYG, 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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AP55 CYG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is AP55 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 CYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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