CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU55 YDH

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YDH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is on slightly above minimum requirement (4.1.E.1)

amber brake warning on dash

Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,509 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is on slightly above minimum requirement (4.1.E.1)

amber brake warning on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,292 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,378 miles

off side front dust cover torn

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,166 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 30,347 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,347 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,998 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU55 YDH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU55 YDH, 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

How do I check the history of DU55 YDH?

You can check the full history of DU55 YDH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU55 YDH registered?

DU55 YDH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 YDH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU55 YDH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU55 YDH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.