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YF55 FSD

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,196 mi
Last recorded146,196 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FSD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,292 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 137,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 116,887 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at all flex y brake pipes slightly deteriorated advice further look at

advice on further look at front brake discs

advice on further look at rear brakes and break discs and hand brake

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle underside and rear suspension

advice on rear exhaust hanger at tail pipe

Fail 14 Feb 2021 116,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at all flex y brake pipes slightly deteriorated advice further look at

advice on further look at front brake discs

advice on further look at rear brakes and break discs and hand brake

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle underside and rear suspension

advice on rear exhaust hanger at tail pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,099 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 96,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,161 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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YF55 FSD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FSD, 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 YF55 FSD registered?

YF55 FSD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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