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DY55 HYJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,634 mi
Last recorded188,634 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 188,634 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 188,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 183,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 173,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 164,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,129 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 116,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,256 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,261 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,703 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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DY55 HYJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY55 HYJ, 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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What year was DY55 HYJ registered?

DY55 HYJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 HYJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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