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OY05 LOD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 LOD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,573 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,875 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,576 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,296 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

power steering leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,550 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2009 18,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,653 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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OY05 LOD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY05 LOD, 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 OY05 LOD registered?

OY05 LOD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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