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EO55 LCP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 LCP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 143,788 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 143,788 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,729 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 124,729 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 112,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 102,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,298 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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EO55 LCP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EO55 LCP, 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 EO55 LCP registered?

EO55 LCP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is EO55 LCP safe to buy?

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