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GP55 VWY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,876 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,894 miles

Metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexy hose perrished

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread and badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake flexy hose perrished

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexy hose perrished

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread and badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake flexy hose perrished

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Oil leak

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,002 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 133,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,139 miles

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

tread depth of n/s/r tyre is only just above min. requirement

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,630 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,360 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,167 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,327 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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GP55 VWY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GP55 VWY, 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 GP55 VWY registered?

GP55 VWY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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