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YB05 LYP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,102 mi
Last recorded142,102 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,780 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 131,824 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 128,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,490 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,864 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,186 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 56,283 miles

NOTE under body covers fitted

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

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

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

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

centre rear seatbelt not pulling out

Pass 17 May 2010 46,370 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 46,362 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,529 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 LYP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 LYP registered?

YB05 LYP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YB05 LYP safe to buy?

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