MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower rear bolt captive nut snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear seat has child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under vehicle has plastic covers fitted
Under vehicle has plastic covers fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YG55 PSP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 PSP, 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 PSP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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