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YC55 GHX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,890 mi
Last recorded163,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 159,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 142,672 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 18 Aug 2018 136,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 130,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r inner door handle is broken

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,978 miles

Engine shield fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Oil Leak

Shields fitted underneath the vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Jul 2016 113,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Engine shield fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Shields fitted underneath the vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 86,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,336 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

rear brake discs thin

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,065 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,228 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 GHX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC55 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

YC55 GHX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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