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YK55 JFY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,617 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,807 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,886 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,824 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,511 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,511 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,441 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge no cords exposed at time of test.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges no cords exposed at itime of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,725 miles

N/S/R seat back was not locked in to position if the car is involved in a crash and the seat back is not locked in position it will crush the passenger

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight cut to tyre wall N/S/F

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,069 miles

Slight seep from PAS hose.

Fail 13 Sep 2008 25,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight seep from PAS hose.

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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YK55 JFY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK55 JFY, 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 YK55 JFY registered?

YK55 JFY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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