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YK55 KNP

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,114 mi
Last recorded162,114 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 162,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 1 Mar 2024 151,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 143,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses coming off of brake caliper perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 143,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses coming off of brake caliper perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2022 135,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 129,673 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,673 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,584 miles

nearside & offside front tyre outer edges slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,016 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 82,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,533 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,395 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 KNP 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 73.9%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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