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GP05 GYC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,235 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 103,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,115 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,220 miles

front brake hoses perished

number plate suspect spacing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,320 miles

parking brake warning light is on

both front tyres worn on edges

discs pitted

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

discs pitted

parking brake warning light is on

Pass 13 May 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,646 miles

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

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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GP05 GYC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP05 GYC, 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 GP05 GYC registered?

GP05 GYC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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