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YS55 KPU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,109 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,776 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,236 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 62,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,032 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,982 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,091 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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YS55 KPU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS55 KPU, 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 YS55 KPU registered?

YS55 KPU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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