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YG55 VZZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,427 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel tight when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm 205/55/16 2 nails in tyre aswell

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm runflats

Oil leak from top of engine running down on to exhaust ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,212 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,302 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 VZZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG55 VZZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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