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YK05 LXS

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 LXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,379 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 117,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,842 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Corroded with hole in (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,766 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,766 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,102 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 93,091 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 85,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 40,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,065 miles

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)

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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YK05 LXS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YK05 LXS, 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 YK05 LXS registered?

YK05 LXS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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