MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear upper side lamp in-op
all discs back plates missing, corroded or slightly insecure
bonnet release broken
front and rear brakes deteriorated/worn
front lower ball joint boots, 1 either side slightly deteriorated
oil leaks
rear suspension components corroded
slight corrosion on n/s/f, f to rears and o/s/r brake pipes, some brake flexible ferruls corroded and securing clip missing (corroded) from 1 rear flexible
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper side light in-op
all discs back plates missing, corroded or slightly insecure
bonnet release broken
front and rear brakes deteriorated/worn
front lower ball joint boots, 1 either side slightly deteriorated
oil leaks
rear suspension components corroded
slight corrosion on n/s/f, f to rears and o/s/r brake pipes, some brake flexible ferruls corroded and securing clip missing (corroded) from 1 rear flexible
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY55 LCF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 LCF, 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 SY55 LCF registered?
SY55 LCF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is SY55 LCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY55 LCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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