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YG55 VCE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,963 mi
Last recorded191,963 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 191,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Fail 17 Dec 2020 191,961 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 183,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 183,307 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 166,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 158,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 149,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,453 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 107,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,320 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 37,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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 VCE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

YG55 VCE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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