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LT55 VHA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,353 miles

!! N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE !!

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,561 miles

wear to all four tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,506 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 VHA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 VHA registered?

LT55 VHA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LT55 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 VHA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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