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YH55 CUX

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,189 mi
Last recorded229,189 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 CUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 229,189 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 223,350 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 212,419 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 212,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 197,148 miles

all rear brake pipes getting in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2014 197,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all rear brake pipes getting in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2013 172,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 142,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 142,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,572 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to rear bumper

ns wing mirror slight damage

osf door check strap insecure

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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YH55 CUX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YH55 CUX, 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 YH55 CUX registered?

YH55 CUX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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