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AK55 LNC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LNC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 88,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,806 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 75,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 75,913 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 72,592 miles

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2020 69,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 511,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,133 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 21,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK55 LNC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey 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 AK55 LNC, 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 AK55 LNC registered?

AK55 LNC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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