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YB05 LXM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,080 mi
Last recorded145,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,080 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,638 miles

near side rear tyre getting low 2to3mm left

off side rear tyre getting low 2to3mm left

small damage to near side front wheel rim

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,638 miles

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

near side rear tyre getting low 2to3mm left

off side rear tyre getting low 2to3mm left

small damage to near side front wheel rim

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,165 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,333 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges tread 4mm to 5mm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,299 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3to4m

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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 LXM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

YB05 LXM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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