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YH55 AFK

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 155,712 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,823 miles

offside door mirror glass is poor

rear diff bearings noisey

Fail 11 Jul 2018 147,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside door mirror glass is poor

offside rear tyre is at 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

rear diff bearings noisey

tyre pressure warning lamp on

nearside front tyre has been ran low and worn heavily on edges (very close to the wire)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,017 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

T.P.M.S LIGHT ON

front tyres worn on the inside edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2016 112,592 miles

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Rear slight play in upper suspension joint/arm

Rear brake pads very low, approx 2-3mm

brake fluid change warning light is on

Fail 20 May 2016 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Rear slight play in upper suspension joint/arm

Rear brake pads very low, approx 2-3mm

brake fluid change warning light is on

Pass 11 May 2015 95,014 miles

Front brake pads are worn very low,

Rear brake pads worn down to approx 3-4mm,

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,417 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,812 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,812 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,325 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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YH55 AFK 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 63.2%.

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 YH55 AFK, 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 YH55 AFK registered?

YH55 AFK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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