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YC55 JFE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,045 mi
Last recorded180,045 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 JFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 180,045 miles

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.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,018 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 175,017 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 165,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,341 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 160,239 miles

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,

Pass 13 Sep 2019 155,504 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 155,501 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 144,466 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 144,466 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 139,133 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 136,225 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 136,225 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 127,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 114,073 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,704 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,704 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,170 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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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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What year was YC55 JFE registered?

YC55 JFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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