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YG55 RZS

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,620 mi
Last recorded144,620 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,620 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from oil filter housing area

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,109 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides outer protection cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded(to flex) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 141,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides outer protection cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded(to flex) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 138,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking on outer protective rubber cover (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,546 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking on outer protective rubber cover (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,597 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 136,595 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 128,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 128,632 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,607 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,433 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,245 miles

near side front tyre feathered on outer edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 36,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

YG55 RZS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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