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WN55 YHR

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,013 mi
Last recorded176,013 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 176,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 176,013 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,784 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 164,099 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyres Getting Low On Tread Depth

Pass 30 Jul 2022 150,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,988 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,716 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,210 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,261 miles

amber warning light on dash

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,383 miles

nearside rear jacking point missing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,116 miles

d t c light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

d t c light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,367 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,367 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,517 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN55 YHR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN55 YHR, 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 WN55 YHR registered?

WN55 YHR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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