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YF55 UAL

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,715 mi
Last recorded109,715 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,715 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,460 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,169 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 89,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 82,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,853 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,784 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 UAL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

YF55 UAL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YF55 UAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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