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YG55 LTA

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rears (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust pipe nuts corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Not working but sufficient washer liquid provided

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,326 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust sheild deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,326 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust sheild deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,024 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 65,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre exhaust rubber split.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,631 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust bracket broken.

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,119 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 41,119 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,627 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,196 miles

Obstructions removed from drivers view (sat nav bracket, phone bracket, mascot & air freshener)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 5,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,180 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 LTA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

YG55 LTA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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