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YK55 JWU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,512 mi
Last recorded176,512 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 176,512 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both got crack (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 176,401 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both got crack (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 157,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,220 miles

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad wear sensor out of its slot.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2019 133,989 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 132,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 RF (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))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 132,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 rf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 126,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,602 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,585 miles

front Windscreen has slight chip to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre worn to 3mm

front Windscreen has slight crack to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,453 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,510 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 JWU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 YK55 JWU, 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 YK55 JWU registered?

YK55 JWU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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