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YG55 ZXF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,921 mi
Last recorded178,921 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 178,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 178,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,487 miles

Front tca arms bushes deteriorating and movement

Nearside Front tyre losing air and side damage

brake discs worn

brake pipes corroding

front and rear brake hoses splitting

parking brake long travel and poformance poor

Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake flexi hose has small crackes all over (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi hose has small cracks all over (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 162,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake flexi hose has small crackes all over (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads very low nearly metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi hose has small cracks all over (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads very low nearly metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,329 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 4 Oct 2016 153,329 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake warning light on

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on edges

top hose leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,440 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 139,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 126,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mnior cut on o/s/ftyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,984 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,382 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,227 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 ZXF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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