MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT05 VLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 LT05 VLY, 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 VLY registered?
LT05 VLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.
Is LT05 VLY safe to buy?
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