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YG55 VPZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,375 mi
Last recorded161,375 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 161,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 131,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 131,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,567 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,010 miles

all pads low front discs worn rear tyres on limits

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,834 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 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

YG55 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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