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YE55 YOL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,200 mi
Last recorded150,200 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 150,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 147,340 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Two ////Plus brake light on dash (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 141,618 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,132 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 7 Dec 2020 138,132 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,272 miles

Brake warning did come on during the but go off customer advised

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 128,272 miles

Brake warning did come on during the but go off customer advised

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 118,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Mar 2011 94,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 79,391 miles

Brake warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,391 miles

Brake warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,069 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

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 YOL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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