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YP55 TVO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,014 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,945 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,041 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,521 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,923 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 TVO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

YP55 TVO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 TVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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