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X13 LAK

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 LAK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 99,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad material is damaged. recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 76,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts are heavily cracked. recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 76,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s fronts are heavily cracked. recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,361 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front brake hoses are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,113 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,405 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 36,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,362 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,962 miles

brake pad w/light on pads o/k

Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,531 miles

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

Runflat warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,403 miles

wear on inner edge of rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,908 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 18,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,587 miles

DSC warning on

Oil leak

Rear washer inop

Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,574 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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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X13 LAK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X13 LAK, 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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X13 LAK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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