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YP55 NLF

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,938 mi
Last recorded157,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 157,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 109,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,602 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,602 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,810 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 NLF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP55 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

YP55 NLF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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