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BG55 YKH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,353 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 103,759 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 97,068 miles

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

osr and nsr brake discs show signs of overheating (pink)

Pass 19 May 2016 87,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,797 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,121 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,955 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 44,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,071 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,055 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,561 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,327 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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BG55 YKH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG55 YKH, 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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BG55 YKH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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