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HG55 GZY

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 GZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 135,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm/ link inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on indicating a tyre under pressure

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs - ridged , slight bind nsr

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,553 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,946 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,910 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,889 miles

DTC light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,672 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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HG55 GZY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 HG55 GZY, 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 HG55 GZY registered?

HG55 GZY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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