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P18 LML

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 LML
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,221 miles

Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,158 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front brake flexi pipes perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 111,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,415 miles

both nearside tyres wearing ouoter edge

tyre pressure sensor

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,415 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both nearside tyres wearing ouoter edge

tyre pressure sensor

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,463 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tyre prussure guage on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,289 miles

offside front tyre wearing at outer shoulder

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brakles squealing during roller test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,126 miles

offside front tyre just on limit and should be replaced

Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,972 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,310 miles

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

n/s/f tyre non runflat

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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P18 LML is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P18 LML, 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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P18 LML is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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