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LV55 UUW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,056 mi
Last recorded174,056 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 174,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to excessive lip on disc (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 174,040 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to excessive lip on disc (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 166,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 166,039 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 145,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,117 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,637 miles

Both front tyre outer edges wearing off.

Cut in n/s/r tyre tread,no cords visible.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,589 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,295 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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LV55 UUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LV55 UUW, 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 LV55 UUW registered?

LV55 UUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is LV55 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UUW shows 12 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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