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AY05 LXE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

210,798 mi
Last recorded210,798 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 210,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 210,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 193,573 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 176,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2023 176,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 162,939 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 162,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 153,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 153,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 143,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front tyres worn to 3mm + wearing slightly inner edges 205/50/17

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2018 130,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front tyres worn to 3mm + wearing slightly inner edges 205/50/17

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre 3mm

tpm light on

Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper blades slight smear.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 121,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper blades slight smear.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,167 miles

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

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

underside fitted with full plastic trays

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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AY05 LXE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY05 LXE, 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 AY05 LXE registered?

AY05 LXE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AY05 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LXE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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