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YK55 OHF

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 157,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 155,603 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 132,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,461 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 119,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,190 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 96,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,144 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,516 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 OHF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

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

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