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YH55 UCR

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,273 mi
Last recorded158,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,273 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS brake hoses perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs slightly worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 158,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS brake hoses perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs slightly worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and all rear hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS hoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear frame, arms and associated parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 143,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bind at OSF wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NS and OS shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and all rear hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS hoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear frame, arms and associated parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,600 miles

Center heat shield loose.

Reveres lights not working.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 133,600 miles

Center heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Reveres lights not working.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,975 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,970 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,687 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective body hook broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 93,002 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,324 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,285 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc extremely corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,593 miles

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 UCR 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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

YH55 UCR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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