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YH55 TJY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 TJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 100,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 100,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,735 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,649 miles

all brake pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,552 miles

Rear 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 TJY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

YH55 TJY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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