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EF05 LUA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,018 mi
Last recorded110,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 106,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,014 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,014 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,093 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,145 miles

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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EF05 LUA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF05 LUA, 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

How do I check the history of EF05 LUA?

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What year was EF05 LUA registered?

EF05 LUA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is EF05 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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