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LV05 JYR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,119 mi
Last recorded85,119 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 JYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 85,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,257 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 81,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2015 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 66,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,708 miles

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

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

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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LV05 JYR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV05 JYR, 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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What year was LV05 JYR registered?

LV05 JYR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 JYR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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