CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX55 VPA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VPA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,510 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,717 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,644 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,463 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX55 VPA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX55 VPA, 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

How do I check the history of LX55 VPA?

You can check the full history of LX55 VPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX55 VPA registered?

LX55 VPA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 VPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX55 VPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX55 VPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.