CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP55 NZC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,847 mi
Last recorded146,847 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 114,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,679 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP55 NZC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP55 NZC?

You can check the full history of YP55 NZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP55 NZC registered?

YP55 NZC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YP55 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 NZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 NZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP55 NZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.