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YF55 WPP

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 98,249 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,180 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,132 miles

Front exhaust flange nuts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,580 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,675 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 52,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,701 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 41,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,004 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,004 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle rear exhaust bracket has broken off but exhaust is secure and supported satisfactory

nearside and offside front steering rack arms have slight wear/play

nearside front lower ( front ) suspension arm bush has slight wear/ movement

nearside rear handbrake efficiency is not as efficient as o/s/r , rear handbrake system may require inspection/ repair

rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

vacumm pump on rear of engine has an oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,698 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort is lower than offside rear, may require attention

nearside rear tyre is worn to legal 1.6 mm limit

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing approx 2.5 mm on inner edges of tread

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs have corrosion on inner surfaces

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,063 miles

front tyres are starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing at 3mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread and oter sidewall has slight damage

rear brake discs have some corrosion on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,136 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 WPP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WPP, 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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YF55 WPP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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