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HJ55 YFG

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,146 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 87,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,568 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 3 Jul 2018 85,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,467 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,593 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,741 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,263 miles

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

front and rear discs pitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,263 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,801 miles

brake pads wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,598 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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HJ55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ55 YFG, 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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HJ55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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