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LT55 BUU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,218 mi
Last recorded87,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 BUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,218 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,213 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 87,120 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,885 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 59,885 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,478 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,719 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 19,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,464 miles

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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LT55 BUU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT55 BUU, 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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LT55 BUU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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