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SY55 LCF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,210 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 109,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 94,108 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,787 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,781 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,529 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 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.

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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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