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EU55 YTX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,401 mi
Last recorded183,401 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 183,401 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

one washer jet not working

rear pads low

slight play in ball joints

Fail 27 Mar 2018 183,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

brake pipes starting to rust

one washer jet not working

rear pads low

slight play in ball joints

Pass 3 Apr 2017 175,248 miles

front discs worn and pads low

wipers worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 175,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn and pads low

wipers worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 162,489 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm

brake hoses starting to split

drop link boots damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 1 Mar 2016 162,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush in front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3 mm

brake hoses starting to split

drop link boots damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2015 147,814 miles

front brake hoses starting to split

rear pads low ?

slight play in front drop links

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,080 miles

handbrake readings low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 99,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,802 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 70,394 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 70,394 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EU55 YTX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU55 YTX, 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 EU55 YTX registered?

EU55 YTX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EU55 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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