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YR55 TSY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 TSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,370 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,403 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,971 miles

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,717 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,633 miles

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

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)

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

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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YR55 TSY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR55 TSY, 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 YR55 TSY registered?

YR55 TSY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 TSY safe to buy?

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