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AD05 LYV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,746 mi
Last recorded136,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,004 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

chip to screen

slight damage to offside mirror

slight play to offside and nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,335 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

chip to screen

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 19 Jul 2017 122,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front tyres worn low

chip to screen

offside rear tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 18 Jul 2016 114,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chip to screen

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 11 Jul 2015 110,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chipped windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chipped windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,774 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,059 miles

main battery cables at the rear of car corroded and owner should have them cleaned at the next annual service to avoid electrical problems occuring

underside covered with undertrays makeing inspection very difficult

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AD05 LYV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 LYV registered?

AD05 LYV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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