MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge close to showing tyre structure replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nsf and Osf inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge close to showing tyre structure replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
clutch judder
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both perishing (5.2.3 (e))
clutch judder
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both perishing (5.2.3 (e))
clutch judder
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
crank pully rubber deteriorated
oil on hoses in engine compartment
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
crank pully rubber deteriorated
oil on hoses in engine compartment
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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VU55 LZK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VU55 LZK, 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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VU55 LZK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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