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YG55 VUC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,574 mi
Last recorded119,574 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,287 miles

both rear tyres approx 2mm in centre

front brake pads inners wearing thin.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,004 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,436 miles

O/S/F outer tyre wall has a small cut

Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,204 miles

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

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

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 VUC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

Is YG55 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 VUC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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