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YR55 VEP

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,116 mi
Last recorded221,116 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VEP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 221,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slight cracking

Offside Front brake hose slight cracking

Fail 27 May 2020 221,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front indicators getting white

Nearside Front Brake hose slight cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose slight cracking

Pass 23 May 2018 214,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 210,475 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 210,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 201,759 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 201,758 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2015 196,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2015 196,059 miles

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2013 189,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 168,313 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

Pass 6 Dec 2011 144,620 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

covers front to rear under vevicle and sill covers fitted(nearside damaged slightly)

nearside rear tyre just over 2mm

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,064 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

covers front to rear under vehicle

front brake discs slightly worn

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

sill covers fitted(nearside slightly damaged)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,279 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

covers front to rear under vehicle

front tyres weraing on inner edges,distorted and close to limit

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted,nearside slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,855 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 62,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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 VEP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR55 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

YR55 VEP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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