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YG55 YBD

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 145,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,116 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 134,882 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 120,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 92,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 92,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,759 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,835 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 YBD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

YG55 YBD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YG55 YBD safe to buy?

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