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YB54 LCO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,991 mi
Last recorded183,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 LCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 183,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 183,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 169,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 159,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 154,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 154,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 143,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 116,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,165 miles

OSR disc showing signs of over heating

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,324 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,926 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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YB54 LCO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB54 LCO, 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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YB54 LCO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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