MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side rear forward lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
near side front tyre sidewall damaged
play in off side steering inner joint
some play in off side rear suspension bush
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
near side front tyre sidewall damaged
play in off side steering inner joint
some play in off side rear suspension bush
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
tyre pressure warning light stays on
brake warning light stays on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside tyre down to 2mm
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coil springs corroded/deteriorated
front and rear anti roll bar drop links deteriorated
front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
front and rear shock absorbers deteriorated/leaking/poor condition (border line pass)
front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn/poor condition
harsh play in offside and nearside rear rose joint (border line pass)
offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
oil leak
rear suspension bushes deteriorated/worn/perished
stone chips in windscreen
front brake pads starting to get low
oil leak
rear brake hoses deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front brake pads starting to get low
oil leak
rear brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre getting low
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/f tyre getting low
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY05 LYJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LYJ, 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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AY05 LYJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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