MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides too brake callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Various suspension components corroded.
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
covers fitted unable to check some items
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit, (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit, (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Heatshield adrift,
Covers fitted, unable to test some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly Perished, Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and on 3mm, Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted, unable to test some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly Perished, Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and on 3mm, Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear 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)
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YC55 JFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 YC55 JFE, 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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YC55 JFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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