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SP55 LDK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,957 mi
Last recorded179,957 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 179,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 179,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 174,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 166,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 166,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 160,521 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 10 Sep 2015 151,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 139,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 139,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,888 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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SP55 LDK 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 80%.

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 SP55 LDK, 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 SP55 LDK registered?

SP55 LDK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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