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YG55 UMM

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

244,276 mi
Last recorded244,276 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UMM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 244,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

under vehicle covered

Pass 30 Sep 2023 231,793 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom rear arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers

Pass 1 Oct 2022 212,529 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Sep 2021 196,923 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 195,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 183,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 183,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 157,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,703 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bottom rose joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 128,481 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 84,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,259 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 UMM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG55 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

YG55 UMM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 UMM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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