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YK55 JZL

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,517 mi
Last recorded158,517 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 158,517 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Head lamp levelling device intermittent.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 133,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit and inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 123,774 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit and inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 117,105 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi perishing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi perishing (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,115 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,568 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,028 miles

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

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

Vehicle tested in wet condition.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,480 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 1 screw.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,224 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven on outer edge advise tracking check

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire rubbing on inside of wheel

plastic covers on underside of car

plastic covers over sills

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,456 miles

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

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 JZL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

YK55 JZL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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