MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slight cracking
Offside Front brake hose slight cracking
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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
front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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?
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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.
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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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