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YP55 LFE

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,458 mi
Last recorded148,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,458 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 148,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 144,869 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 144,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 140,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 135,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 129,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,321 miles

rear subframe corroded but no structurally insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2021 126,312 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded but no structurally insecure

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Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,018 miles

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

off side brake hose cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

off side brake hose cracking

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,239 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,606 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,813 miles

O/S/F brake disc heavily pitted

O/S/R brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,566 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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YP55 LFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YP55 LFE, 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 YP55 LFE registered?

YP55 LFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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