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YP55 RJX

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,711 mi
Last recorded154,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RJX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,711 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 154,709 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,367 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 145,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,788 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,796 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,429 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 57,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,630 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,246 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YP55 RJX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP55 RJX, 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 YP55 RJX registered?

YP55 RJX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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