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YG55 OHY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,065 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 139,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,028 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 136,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,422 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,422 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,120 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside wiper slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,765 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 OHY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

YG55 OHY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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