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Y55 SMT

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,663 mi
Last recorded195,663 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 SMT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 195,663 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 195,659 miles

Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 188,047 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 188,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 173,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear diff slightly damp.

Rear sub frame slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight oil leak (dampness) on rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,487 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

rear pads worn

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 95,788 miles

front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,457 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,611 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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Y55 SMT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y55 SMT, 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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Y55 SMT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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