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GU05 YMO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,453 miles

All4 tyres have worn edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 45,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 39,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 36,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,068 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perrishing on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside and nearside front wipers poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 28,706 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 28,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,402 miles

Airbag warning on indicating a fault.

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Offside front tyre tread perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,967 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2010 19,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,448 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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GU05 YMO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU05 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

GU05 YMO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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