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PY54 LFW

2005 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,583 mi
Last recorded93,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 LFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,244 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,118 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2015 107,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,854 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,105 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,017 miles

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

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

engine managent light on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,154 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 24,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,954 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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PY54 LFW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PY54 LFW, 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 PY54 LFW registered?

PY54 LFW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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