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YB05 LVP

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 117,705 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

crack in windscreen out of swept area

handbrake travel high

oil leaks

rear road springs corroded

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2024 117,695 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

crack in windscreen out of swept area

handbrake travel high

oil leaks

rear road springs corroded

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 106,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,963 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted obsecuring some under side components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 97,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Hub joint) (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,543 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,499 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 84,495 miles

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,750 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,273 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,377 miles

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 LVP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YB05 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

YB05 LVP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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