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GU05 YKW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 98,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 98,289 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2018 92,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 72,616 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside read ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close / worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 May 2017 72,616 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside read ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close / worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2016 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing check of main seat belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing missing (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21 % (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate light on but vechile pre jan 2012 (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,135 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 30,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 16,000 miles

N/S REAR TRE HAS WORN LOW ON INNER-BAND.,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,329 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,884 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 6,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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GU05 YKW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GU05 YKW, 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 GU05 YKW registered?

GU05 YKW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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