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LT05 VLY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,213 mi
Last recorded173,213 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 173,213 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 165,902 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 165,902 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 163,064 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 163,064 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 159,652 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 140,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 136,724 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,085 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,174 miles

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.

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 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.

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