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YG55 EXB

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,066 mi
Last recorded173,066 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 173,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 173,064 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 162,256 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 162,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,267 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,130 miles

oil lev close to minimum

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,477 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre 2mm and bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

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 EXB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG55 EXB, 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 YG55 EXB registered?

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

Is YG55 EXB safe to buy?

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