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YF55 ZYN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,644 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 108,626 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened area rusted & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,644 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,659 miles

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule oth sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides supply to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower general underbody rusting to all parts

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,072 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 91,070 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads have been burnt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,490 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,129 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,580 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 ZYN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

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

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