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LS05 OVN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,310 mi
Last recorded171,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 171,310 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 167,737 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,571 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,958 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 160,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 154,404 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 149,793 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 144,747 miles

engine cover is fitted

under tray is fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 130,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,214 miles

*** brake warning & traction lights staying on ***

both door mirror glass deteriorating

nearside rear brake disc colourisation shows signs binding

offside front shock absorber weak

offside front tyre outer wall damage

rear screenwash not working

windscreen damage on zone A

Fail 13 Jun 2012 117,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

*** brake warning & traction lights staying on ***

both door mirror glass deteriorating

nearside rear brake disc colourisation shows signs binding

offside front shock absorber weak

offside front tyre outer wall damage

rear screenwash not working

windscreen damage on zone A

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,867 miles

worning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,052 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,691 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in both rear tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

damage offside front lower windscreen outside swept area.

damage wheel rims.

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 OVN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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