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HN55 KYS

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,083 mi
Last recorded158,083 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,083 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 158,083 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 156,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 148,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,130 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2015 138,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 135,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 129,038 miles

f brake balance getting high

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2012 117,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage underside cover panel trims.

suspect non run flat tyres fitted front.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage underside trims panels.

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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HN55 KYS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HN55 KYS, 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 HN55 KYS registered?

HN55 KYS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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