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LT55 FKE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 FKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 145,168 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn both

Pass 2 May 2019 140,191 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 140,191 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 135,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle and components are corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Fail 16 May 2018 135,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle and components are corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 117,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,545 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Tyre run flat light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,545 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tyre run flat light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,307 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,271 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,996 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,693 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 FKE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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