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YE55 YNO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,642 mi
Last recorded121,642 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 121,642 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,127 miles

offside front anti roll bar droplink slightly bent

Fail 22 Dec 2023 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front anti roll bar droplink slightly bent

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,200 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 108,690 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 106,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to nearside and offside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,893 miles

Rear tyre tread depths between 2-3mm (limit 1.6mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,745 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,618 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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YE55 YNO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YE55 YNO, 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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YE55 YNO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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