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YT55 NCJ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,053 mi
Last recorded163,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,053 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 163,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,805 miles

n/n rear shocker shaft corroded from top

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber worn/corroded at top of shaft.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear under body has surface corrosion but not affecting strengh

Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber worn/corroded at top of shaft.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear under body has surface corrosion but not affecting strengh

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,850 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses cracking/deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded/dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses cracking/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

cover fitted obstructing view

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bead area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses cracking/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

cover fitted obstructing view

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,601 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

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

covers obstructing view

oil low

Fail 30 Jul 2016 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker damp

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

covers obstructing view

oil low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,496 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses = perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,272 miles

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

front window tints very dark

Fail 4 May 2011 455,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 45,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,436 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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YT55 NCJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT55 NCJ, 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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YT55 NCJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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