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SY55 LBP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LBP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,942 miles

o/s vehicle accident damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 50,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,455 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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SY55 LBP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SY55 LBP, 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 SY55 LBP registered?

SY55 LBP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SY55 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 LBP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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