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P90 LSS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 LSS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,081 miles

All metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 28 Oct 2015 115,081 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

All metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,928 miles

Both front tyre bald on inner edges and N/S/R Approacing limits 22/45/17 91V

O/S/F Indicator bulb fading to white

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,581 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,581 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,601 miles

Front tyre wearing on outer edge at n/s will soon need changing.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

unable to inspect under floor - plastic trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,244 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P90 LSS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P90 LSS, 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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P90 LSS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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