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YB05 LWT

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,245 mi
Last recorded137,245 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,245 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 137,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dot code 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside fitted with under trays

Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,915 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen damaged at centre bottom (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 124,915 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen damaged at centre bottom (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,530 miles

all disc's corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

all disc's corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,557 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding slightly (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,456 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding slightly (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,099 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,336 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,434 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 LWT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LWT, 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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YB05 LWT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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