MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S N/S Front inner plastic arch covers damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S N/S Front inner plastic arch covers damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arm (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim all 4 tyres stretch to fit rims (5.2.3 (k))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner plastic wheel arches, damaged and insecure (both)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion under side suspension components
damage to front panels
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
all tyres perished and cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT55 BTF 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 LT55 BTF, 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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How do I check the history of LT55 BTF?
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What year was LT55 BTF registered?
LT55 BTF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.
Is LT55 BTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT55 BTF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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