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YG55 TZW

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,295 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,758 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 61,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,485 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 TZW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 TZW registered?

YG55 TZW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 TZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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