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YF55 YSV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 115,512 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 114,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,790 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 110,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 107,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded and scored

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded and scored

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,720 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,786 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 52,786 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,676 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 YSV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

YF55 YSV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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