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YH55 RKO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,204 mi
Last recorded169,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 RKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,204 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 156,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on inner edge nearly on cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on inner edge nearly to the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,173 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 125,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,639 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,639 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,986 miles

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

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,946 miles

slight engine oil leak on to front exhaust

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,281 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)

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 RKO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKO, 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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YH55 RKO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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