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HK54 YRL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YRL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lights tinted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear lights tinted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,922 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 22 Aug 2018 112,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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 11 Aug 2017 107,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 107,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2010 61,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,240 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 YRL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRL, 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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HK54 YRL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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