MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre wall damaged
rear pads worn
rear tyre edges worn
front tyre edges worn
offside rear tyre edge worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y55 SMT registered?
Y55 SMT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2005.
Is Y55 SMT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y55 SMT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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