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BT55 YNO

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,727 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged RUBBER HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged RUBBER HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS MALFUNCTION

Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Centre Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - On Limit Now (0.1 (b))

TPMS Warning Light Illuminated

Fail 17 Jun 2020 112,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Centre Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - On Limit Now (0.1 (b))

TPMS Warning Light Illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 65,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 55,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear 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 2 Jun 2012 47,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,198 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,981 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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BT55 YNO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT55 YNO, 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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BT55 YNO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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