MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
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))
rear brake pads worn out but unable to measure
stonechip in centre of windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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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