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YK55 OLR

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,370 miles

glove box insecure

rear seat insecure

small chips on screen

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

glove box insecure

rear seat insecure

small chips on screen

Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,335 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported not in clip (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear inside door handle snapped off/missing

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade missing

seat belt light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,285 miles

Nearside Rear d/shaft bolt missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

items removed from drivers view

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and near limit

nearside rear inner door handle broken but door still opening

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and near limit

nearside rear inner door handle broken but door still opening

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,937 miles

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

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

park brake grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,613 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,550 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,537 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 OLR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

YK55 OLR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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