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YC55 UYN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 109,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective there is condensation inside the lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 109,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective there is condensation inside the lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,594 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,006 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Fail 22 Jun 2023 101,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,249 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 82,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,478 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank damp but no visable leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle, subframe and suspension starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2019 73,610 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2019 73,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2018 69,736 miles

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

Rear brake disc pads are getting low.

Pass 4 May 2017 65,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 57,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 53,410 miles

Both front tyres getting low and front flexable brake pipes starting to perish.

Pass 8 May 2013 50,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,956 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 41,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,757 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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YC55 UYN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC55 UYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 UYN registered?

YC55 UYN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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