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LS05 HHL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 HHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 120,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 119,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,047 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 118,519 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2021 117,350 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,981 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 105,710 miles

Front tyres worn on inner /outer edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 92,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,013 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,538 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,959 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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LS05 HHL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS05 HHL, 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 LS05 HHL registered?

LS05 HHL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LS05 HHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 HHL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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