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YH55 CUY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 CUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear non run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

fuel leak (at tank)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 108,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

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

Nearside Rear non run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

fuel leak (at tank)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,653 miles

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

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

nsr trye inner edge worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,291 miles

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

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 CUY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH55 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

YH55 CUY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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