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YE55 YSK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,005 mi
Last recorded146,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YSK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 146,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 146,005 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,621 miles

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

Oil leak ()

hand brake low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,334 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 115,334 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,985 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,697 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2011 64,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,842 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 44,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2008 27,008 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 YSK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE55 YSK, 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 YSK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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