MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Auxiliary belt noisy
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front control arm bushes deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Rear wiper blade defective
Auxiliary belt noisy
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front control arm bushes deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Rear wiper blade defective
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r tyre bworn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
rear screenwash not working
both front tyres wearing unevenly and on wear indicators
both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY55 XCW 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 87.5%.
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 DY55 XCW, 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 XCW registered?
DY55 XCW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 November 2005.
Is DY55 XCW safe to buy?
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