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LS55 PBZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,527 mi
Last recorded150,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 150,527 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central heatshield insecure

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 150,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central heatshield insecure

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 145,626 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,992 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 138,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 127,563 miles

surface rust under body

Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 119,693 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 119,693 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 114,791 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 114,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 94,204 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 May 2012 71,570 miles

bottom of rear springs are not visable

Pass 31 May 2011 50,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,585 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,208 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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LS55 PBZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS55 PBZ, 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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LS55 PBZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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