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CU05 LYX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,661 mi
Last recorded65,661 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 LYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 5,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,739 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,920 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres 2mm.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres 2mm.

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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CU05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU05 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 LYX registered?

CU05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is CU05 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 LYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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