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YC55 VOU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 146,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexible brake hoses cracking

osf tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,691 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 VOU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VOU, 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 YC55 VOU registered?

YC55 VOU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 VOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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