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LV55 GGE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 162,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 149,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 143,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper missing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 138,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR Valve partially blocked (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,479 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 128,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 124,188 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 116,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,336 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,011 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,178 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,178 miles

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

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

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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LV55 GGE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV55 GGE, 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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LV55 GGE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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