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SO55 LOA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 116,720 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn too minimum

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre approaching limit

rear pads low

traction control light illuminated

Fail 3 May 2013 116,720 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn too minimum

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre approaching limit

rear pads low

traction control light illuminated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,336 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 68,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,083 miles

Accident damage to Near side of vehicle

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SO55 LOA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SO55 LOA, 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 SO55 LOA registered?

SO55 LOA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is SO55 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 LOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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