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YF55 FPU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 132,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 131,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,243 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,146 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,878 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 108,220 miles

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

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

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 102,850 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,508 miles

undertrays & engine covers obscuring view

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,697 miles

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

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

front and rear wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,159 miles

near side front tyre is slightly worn on the outter edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,796 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FPU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF55 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 FPU registered?

YF55 FPU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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