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YY55 FSC

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FSC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 102,446 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

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

both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,485 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,203 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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YY55 FSC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY55 FSC, 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 YY55 FSC registered?

YY55 FSC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YY55 FSC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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