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YB05 LBK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,709 mi
Last recorded177,709 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 177,709 miles

battery light on

Fail 21 May 2022 177,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

battery light on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,479 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 170,918 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 157,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,577 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 110,734 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage through to cords

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,599 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 81,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,224 miles

all four rear tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YB05 LBK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB05 LBK, 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 YB05 LBK registered?

YB05 LBK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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