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YB05 GPE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 GPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,462 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front fog lamp are not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 110,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front fog lamp are not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,755 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,747 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,819 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,819 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,101 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,101 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,106 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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YB05 GPE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB05 GPE, 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 YB05 GPE registered?

YB05 GPE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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