BMW 118 BN05LYS has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 BMW 118 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 93,224 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12:04.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 20th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

BN05LYS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MARCH 202793,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Insecure
FAILED19TH MARCH 202693,224 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Insecure
PASSED3RD MARCH 202520TH MARCH 202683,798 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 202420TH MARCH 202578,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED1ST MARCH 202478,409 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202320TH MARCH 202475,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH MARCH 202375,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202220TH MARCH 202374,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202120TH MARCH 202272,189 MI
FAILED1ST MARCH 202172,185 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 202020TH MARCH 202170,992 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201920TH MARCH 202069,461 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201820TH MARCH 201967,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted
FAILED16TH MARCH 201867,739 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Both (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted
PASSED21ST MARCH 201720TH MARCH 201866,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201511TH SEPTEMBER 201662,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Engine Cover Under Tray Fitted (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201411TH SEPTEMBER 201555,496 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201311TH SEPTEMBER 201452,731 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED4TH MAY 20123RD MAY 201349,021 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20116TH APRIL 201245,274 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20108TH AUGUST 201141,285 MI
FAILED3RD AUGUST 201041,153 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20093RD AUGUST 201034,872 MI
FAILED3RD AUGUST 200934,856 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED14TH APRIL 200813TH APRIL 200927,678 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN05LYS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

BN05LYS MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

BN05LYS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 93,224 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,439 miles

BN05LYS FAQs

This Bmw 118 with registration BN05LYS was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 93,224 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,439 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 118 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN05LYS has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 118 has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 118 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BN05LYS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BN05LYS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN05LYS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BN05LYS does have Tax. Read more

When does BN05LYS Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN05LYS will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN05LYS MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN05LYS will expire in 11 months on Saturday 20th March 2027. Read more

When did BN05LYS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN05LYS was on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN05LYS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BN05LYS we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN05LYS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BN05LYS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN05LYS?

BN05LYS is registered as a 2005 Bmw 118. Read more

How many miles has BN05LYS done?

The odometer reading for BN05LYS at the last MOT in March 2026 was 93,224 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,439 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN05LYS?

The vehicle BN05LYS was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2005. Read more

What colour is BN05LYS?

The official colour of BN05LYS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BN05LYS have?

BN05LYS has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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