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YH55 PVV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,071 mi
Last recorded131,071 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,071 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre going bold on edges

TPMS light on dashboard

Fail 23 Feb 2023 131,071 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and bracket damaged (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre going bold on edges

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,169 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes showing signs of corroding under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle trapped under seat (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes showing signs of corroding under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,735 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,970 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 106,970 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 68,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 68,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,983 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PVV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVV, 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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YH55 PVV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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