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YG05 GFX

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 178,621 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 178,619 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 167,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,933 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 144,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 22 Mar 2013 142,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 137,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,136 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 136,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,256 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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YG05 GFX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YG05 GFX, 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 YG05 GFX registered?

YG05 GFX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is YG05 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 GFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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