MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine has bad oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine has bad oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV55 WBM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 WBM, 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 LV55 WBM registered?
LV55 WBM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2005.
Is LV55 WBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV55 WBM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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