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YF55 YWZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,215 mi
Last recorded173,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 173,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 170,124 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 166,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 158,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 158,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,225 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,278 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 52,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,711 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 YWZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

YF55 YWZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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