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LT55 XWM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,138 miles

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,375 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Outer Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 45,788 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,219 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 41,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,526 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 XWM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

LT55 XWM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LT55 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 XWM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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