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YG55 WAE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,210 mi
Last recorded178,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 178,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 174,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 167,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately rear (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 164,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 156,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 156,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 148,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 145,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 128,650 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 113,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,436 miles

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; dents o/s/f & n/s/r doors

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear ( front )recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link slightly bent

Fail 6 Aug 2013 106,436 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Note ; dents o/s/f & n/s/r doors

Brakes ; noise during parking brake test % fluctuation o/s/r parking brake

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear ( front )recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

Note ; suspect seat belt stalk under seat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link slightly bent

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,838 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 17 Nov 2011 76,858 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 62,060 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WAE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 WAE, 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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YG55 WAE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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