MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (rose joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Rear and center exhaust mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear 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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking and splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad light on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front tyre not run flat, rest are Offside front not run flat, rest are
Steering lock light comes on
Traction control light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55 XTL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 XTL, 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 XTL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2005.
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