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Y29 BER

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 BER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 89,930 miles

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

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

only just passed emissions on CO

Fail 25 May 2019 86,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

only just passed emissions on CO

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in mot pass limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,034 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,840 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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Y29 BER is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y29 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y29 BER registered?

Y29 BER is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is Y29 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 BER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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