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YH55 SXK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,706 mi
Last recorded192,706 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SXK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 192,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 185,630 miles

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

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

t.p.m.s light on.

Fail 14 Nov 2024 185,630 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake performance very low inspection required.

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

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

t.p.m.s light on.

Pass 9 Nov 2023 181,864 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

Fail 24 Oct 2022 175,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (nearside slow/low) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 7 Sep 2021 163,381 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 163,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 158,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,382 miles

Front PLAY IN TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED ON EDGES

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,828 miles

Nearside Front cracking on outter edeges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,827 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking on outter edeges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,327 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear washer jet not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,754 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,408 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,155 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,087 miles

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

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

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 SXK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SXK, 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 SXK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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