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YK55 JKO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,580 mi
Last recorded100,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,580 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2018 90,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,354 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front some play in n/s/f shock absorber.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have been rethreaded.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front some play in n/s/f shock absorber.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have been rethreaded.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,194 miles

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

O/s/f head light has sign of condensation but not affecting the output.

Pass 12 May 2011 45,553 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to iner walls

Fail 10 May 2011 45,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

allso cuts to both iner tyer walls not to cords

cut to inertyer wall not to cords

tyer warrnig light on in red

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,396 miles

1. n/s/f tyre has a small crack on the wall of tyre.

2. the front brake pads are nearing wear limits.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,872 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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YK55 JKO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YK55 JKO, 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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YK55 JKO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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