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YG55 GPU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,573 mi
Last recorded185,573 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 185,573 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 185,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearward control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing NSF OSF NSR (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also Tyre below limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 166,116 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 166,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 166,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 156,402 miles

x2 rear tyres on limit-o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,014 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,014 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,409 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,936 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,936 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,397 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)

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 GPU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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