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MA05 LZF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,735 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 80,619 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front should replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very worn should replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arm inner bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,940 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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MA05 LZF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MA05 LZF, 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 MA05 LZF registered?

MA05 LZF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 LZF shows 6 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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