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MA54 LMA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 LMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,496 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,265 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,956 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,562 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,369 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Pass 30 May 2019 111,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,078 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,549 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 103,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,564 miles

front and rear pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,865 miles

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

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

both front headlamps are cracked but are secure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,965 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 29,684 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,168 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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MA54 LMA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MA54 LMA, 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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MA54 LMA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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