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YG55 CBU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,088 mi
Last recorded165,088 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 CBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 165,088 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 134,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 134,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,775 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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YG55 CBU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG55 CBU, 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 YG55 CBU registered?

YG55 CBU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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