MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers fitted unable to test some testable items
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broke/corroded (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced AND Rear (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel is slightly binding
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear propshaft rear rubber joint poor
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear propshaft rear rubber joint poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust fumes in engine bay
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust fumes in engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s wiper smeers slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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YH55 SGV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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