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EK55 LAE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,862 mi
Last recorded147,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,255 miles

bonnet pull broken

both front brake hose outer casing deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,255 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet pull broken

both front brake hose outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and discoloured (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and discoloured (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,681 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 52,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 42,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,095 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 13,003 miles

both offside and nearside front exterior door handles stick

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,712 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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EK55 LAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK55 LAE, 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 EK55 LAE registered?

EK55 LAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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