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LW05 PYZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 89,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 85,516 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hoses split (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted so unable to fully inspect underfloor chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,973 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,299 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight fluid leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front/Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,516 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre has chunks out of the wall

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,602 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has multipe chunks out to sidewall

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer tread area

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,509 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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LW05 PYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LW05 PYZ, 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 LW05 PYZ registered?

LW05 PYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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