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YM54 NHN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,631 mi
Last recorded76,631 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 NHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,631 miles

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and inner edge starting to distort recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

O/s/r wheel rim damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,879 miles

N/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

O/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

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

Power steering hoses weeping

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight binding at N/S/R brake

Vehicle only just met emissions requirements

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,205 miles

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut

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

Slight binding at N/S/R brake

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,154 miles

Rear brake pads low

Slight perishing O/S/F brake hose

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,269 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,274 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 59,272 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

evidence of front body repair

wheel rims corroded/damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,184 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

play in nearside inner steering joint recommend attention

undertray damaged

drivers airbag insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,202 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod joint slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,610 miles

air bag box loose on steering wheel

wrong beam image on o/s dip headlamp

Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,610 miles

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

air bag box loose on steering wheel

wrong beam image on o/s dip headlamp

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,100 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,952 miles

Offside Front 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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YM54 NHN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM54 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM54 NHN registered?

YM54 NHN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is YM54 NHN safe to buy?

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