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AY55 LZP

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,096 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,792 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,539 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,587 miles

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

engine covers fitted

items removed prior to test

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,524 miles

lower floor covers fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,543 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,880 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,880 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY55 LZP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AY55 LZP, 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 AY55 LZP registered?

AY55 LZP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AY55 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LZP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 LZP have outstanding finance?

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