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YF55 ZGA

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,639 mi
Last recorded109,639 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,639 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cable broken (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil leak

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to light and wing

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,679 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,848 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,989 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,726 miles

a.both front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,491 miles

a. front tyres worn on edges

a.front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.rear pads worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,813 miles

a.rear brake pads getting low

a.rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 4 Dec 2010 39,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,928 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,168 miles

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

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

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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YF55 ZGA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF55 ZGA, 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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YF55 ZGA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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