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AV55 JYF

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,847 mi
Last recorded178,847 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 178,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 168,355 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 161,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 151,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,300 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 135,300 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 106,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge

n/s rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Fail 24 Dec 2014 106,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge

n/s rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear light lens damaged but no white light visable when in use

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,164 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,770 miles

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

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

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

correctly spaced number plates fitted for test

front brake discs slight wear

nsr light been repaired with coloured tape

Fail 7 May 2011 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

fitted correctly spaced number plates

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,147 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,424 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AV55 JYF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV55 JYF, 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 AV55 JYF registered?

AV55 JYF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 JYF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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