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YF55 ULT

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,393 mi
Last recorded140,393 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 140,393 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 140,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hose's slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,571 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 3 mm. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( Tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder of the tyre. ) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 2 mm. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ( Replacement advised. ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

T p m s warning light illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 120,775 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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 16 Jun 2021 120,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( No dipped beam image emitted from headlight. ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,910 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,043 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 May 2017 66,817 miles

rear brake pads worn out but unable to measure

stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 17 May 2016 53,992 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 53,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,605 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,602 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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