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YU05 VGN

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 90,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,223 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal hard and sinks (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,226 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 35,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,677 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre,outer sidewall,not showing any ply or cords

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,677 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight cut in offside rear tyre,outer sidewall,not showing any ply or cords

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,641 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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YU05 VGN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YU05 VGN, 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 YU05 VGN registered?

YU05 VGN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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