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YH55 OUF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,123 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,478 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose slightly deteriorated on all the brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 72,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 72,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,214 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arms coroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,822 miles

All the rear suspension is corroded.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated on all the brake flexis. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 66,822 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

All the rear suspension is corroded.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated on all the brake flexis. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,077 miles

All the brake flexis are corroding

All the rear subframe and rear suspension arms are corroded

All the rear suspension arm bushes are getting worn / corroded.

Both the rear shockers are getting worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,491 miles

all the rear brake pipes are corroding.

the engine / turbo is making a noise.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

the rear subframe is corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,783 miles

the engines turbo is noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,131 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,683 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 20 Oct 2011 45,146 miles

they is a warning light on the dash

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,659 miles

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

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

they is a warning light on the dash.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,406 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

aims n limit

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,297 miles

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Fail 20 Oct 2008 31,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

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 OUF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YH55 OUF, 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 YH55 OUF registered?

YH55 OUF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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