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YG55 FRJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,811 mi
Last recorded173,811 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 173,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 170,609 miles

Dashboard brake warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency poor

rear brake pads wearing down

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 170,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belt (5.4.2)

Dashboard brake warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency poor

rear brake pads wearing down

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 157,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 157,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 139,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 135,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,107 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 121,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 121,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 114,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 114,046 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,382 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 FRJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

YG55 FRJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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