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YP55 YHS

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

251,539 mi
Last recorded251,539 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 251,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 150,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,486 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,886 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 71,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,929 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 17,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 YHS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YHS, 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

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What year was YP55 YHS registered?

YP55 YHS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is YP55 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 YHS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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