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LS05 FON

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2022 96,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

power steering pips corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 92,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener on mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,209 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitting/worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,109 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear quarter panel and bumper damaged

o/s outer sill cover loose

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering seems heavy for power steering but seems to be working

Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering seems heavy for power steering but seems to be working

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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LS05 FON is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS05 FON, 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 LS05 FON registered?

LS05 FON is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is LS05 FON safe to buy?

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