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YH55 RZY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,696 mi
Last recorded71,696 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 67,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,897 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,983 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,909 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 18,242 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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YH55 RZY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

YH55 RZY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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