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LV05 UWY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,899 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 70,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,559 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,653 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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LV05 UWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LV05 UWY, 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 LV05 UWY registered?

LV05 UWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LV05 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 UWY shows 12 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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