MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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))
all disc's corroding
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
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.
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.
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to view rear coil springs fully
undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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