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YP55 TVZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,709 mi
Last recorded163,709 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 163,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 148,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 131,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 112,803 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 101,521 miles

Offside Mirror glass deteriorating

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,024 miles

Both front tyres waering on their outer edges

Near side front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,834 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Small stonechip in offside of windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,810 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Small stonechip in offside of windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,746 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,134 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 TVZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVZ, 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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YP55 TVZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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