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YG55 GFA

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,878 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,830 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2019 99,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear drive shaft weeping grease/oil at outer c.v joint

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,839 miles

front exhaust flange nuts missing/corroded, system still secure

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flange nuts missing/corroded, system still secure

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,854 miles

child seat fitted

rear flashers showing slight white light

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,806 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,786 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,516 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,146 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,360 miles

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)

nearside front rack end

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,178 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 GFA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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