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YE55 YTA

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,191 mi
Last recorded142,191 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 142,191 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 132,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 123,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 118,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 113,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 109,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osr (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,506 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,538 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 93,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 84,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55/16

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 57,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,941 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 YTA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YTA, 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 YE55 YTA registered?

YE55 YTA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YE55 YTA safe to buy?

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