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EO05 LWY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,938 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,002 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 120,002 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 115,270 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 115,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 115,267 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,259 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,137 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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EO05 LWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO05 LWY, 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 EO05 LWY registered?

EO05 LWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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