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YE55 YZO

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,133 mi
Last recorded161,133 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,133 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 154,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 145,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 145,285 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,973 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,943 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 100,777 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,777 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2014 83,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,773 miles

all 4 brake discs pitted and scored.

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limmit of 1.6mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,188 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,053 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 YZO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

YE55 YZO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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