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YG55 LSF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LSF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 131,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 127,996 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 123,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 119,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 116,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,709 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,600 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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YG55 LSF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YG55 LSF, 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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What year was YG55 LSF registered?

YG55 LSF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 LSF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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