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YB54 HHV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,644 mi
Last recorded116,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All perished and low (4.1.E.1)

underside corroded and all components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,338 miles

Nearside Front brake hose not secure at mounting point

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,771 miles

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

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

all brake discs are badly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

all brake discs are badly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,874 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel (possably wheel bearing) but ok

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in nearside rear wheel (possably wheel bearing) but ok

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,397 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,646 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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YB54 HHV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB54 HHV, 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 YB54 HHV registered?

YB54 HHV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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