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YF55 ENK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ENK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 135,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 128,544 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 128,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,752 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected.

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside parking brake reading slightly low.

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 30 May 2015 94,241 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm continental

fluctuation to front brakes

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges - advise track 205/50V17

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front brake hose heavily perished

nearside rear brake hose heavily perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged 225/45V17

non standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

offside front brake hose heavily perished

offside rear brake hose heavily perished

parking brake efficiency on 16%

prop shaft rear bush split

Fail 28 May 2015 94,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm continental

fluctuation to front brakes

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges - advise track 205/50V17

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front brake hose heavily perished

nearside rear brake hose heavily perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged 225/45V17

non standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

offside front brake hose heavily perished

offside rear brake hose heavily perished

parking brake efficiency on 16%

prop shaft rear bush split

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,332 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,001 miles

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches have plastic cover(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,001 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches have plastic cover(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 159,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 129,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 129,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 99,197 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 98,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YF55 ENK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YF55 ENK, 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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YF55 ENK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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