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LS05 XBA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 131,434 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Light on

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 109,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessive amount of fuel all over the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,058 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,362 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,438 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,198 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,416 miles

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

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

front brakes wearing

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2014 57,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brakes wearing

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,261 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 XBA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS05 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

LS05 XBA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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