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YE55 YVW

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 149,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 149,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,108 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 137,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 127,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 127,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pan rod arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pan rod arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,933 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2016 102,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,914 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 88,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested when wet

Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tested when wet

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 17,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,612 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 YVW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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