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YG55 YBB

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 95,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to fail Rear suspension push rod corroded in two. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to fail Rear suspension push rod corroded in two. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91W 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91W 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91W 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91W 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Jan 2016 61,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,644 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,937 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 YBB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 YG55 YBB, 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 YG55 YBB registered?

YG55 YBB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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