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LT05 TGK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 99,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,570 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,545 miles

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

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

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

Front Both Front Brakes Discs worn/lipped

Misting of oil on under-tray

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of certain components

Pass 26 May 2016 60,284 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 60,284 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 57,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission warning light

engine oil leak

front flexi pipes cracking up

Fail 27 May 2015 57,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

front flexi pipes cracking up

tpms warning light is on

Pass 16 May 2014 50,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front flexi pipes cracking up

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front flexi pipes cracking up

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,173 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,962 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LT05 TGK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LT05 TGK, 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 LT05 TGK registered?

LT05 TGK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LT05 TGK safe to buy?

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