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YC55 CXT

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,311 mi
Last recorded156,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,311 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly grabbing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 144,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 144,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 127,935 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 127,445 miles

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

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

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

osr upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2015 127,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

nsr lower outer suspension arm ball joint slight play

osr upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,460 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 115,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front wipers noisy

signs of previous diesel leakage osr but no leaks at presant

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,445 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 95,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 84,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,982 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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YC55 CXT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YC55 CXT, 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 YC55 CXT registered?

YC55 CXT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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