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YP55 NYU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,121 mi
Last recorded124,121 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,121 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,950 miles

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED AND HAS STARTED TO CHAFE ON ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

VEHICLE FITTED WITH UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED

Fail 10 Sep 2020 118,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED AND HAS STARTED TO CHAFE ON ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

VEHICLE FITTED WITH UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,877 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 101,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,406 miles

rear heat shield adrift

Fail 19 Sep 2017 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,793 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,363 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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 11 Nov 2014 73,742 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,665 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 NYU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

YP55 NYU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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