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YT55 XSA

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,004 mi
Last recorded202,004 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XSA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 202,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 178,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 171,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyres slightly perished

under tray fitted/side sills fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,872 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven

Fail 13 Aug 2015 156,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,087 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,664 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

n/s/r 205/55/16-V tyre perished

n/s/r lower sidelight not working

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/r 205/55/16-V tyre perished

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension ball joint/rose joint

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 4 Jun 2013 125,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/r 205/55/16-V tyre perished

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

n/s/r 205/55/16-V tyre perished

n/s/r lower sidelight not working

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension ball joint/rose joint

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 24 Jun 2012 97,995 miles

air bag light on

engine tray broken

Fail 10 Jun 2012 97,140 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine tray broken

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,733 miles

Damage to under side of car (front)

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

Snow tyres fitted

poor coniditon of rear discs

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,715 miles

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

Damage to under side of car (front)

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

Snow tyres fitted

poor coniditon of rear discs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,537 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,686 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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YT55 XSA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSA, 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 YT55 XSA registered?

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

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