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HK54 YPL

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,790 mi
Last recorded176,790 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YPL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 176,790 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s & o/s outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear box bracket missing

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Mar 2017 176,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s & o/s outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear box bracket missing

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 162,722 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 162,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 143,456 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 143,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,241 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 128,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,957 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,226 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,220 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,938 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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HK54 YPL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK54 YPL, 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 HK54 YPL registered?

HK54 YPL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is HK54 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 YPL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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