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YG55 UXY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,188 mi
Last recorded165,188 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2020 165,188 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 148,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,047 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2014 105,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,745 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,675 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 UXY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YG55 UXY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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