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SY55 LCF

2005 Bmw 1 Series · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 109,210 miles on the clock, averaging 8,711 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 LCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,711

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,210 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 LCF 21k43k65k87k109k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage104,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage94,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage87,235 miles
Since last MOT+15,642 miles
PASS
Mileage71,593 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage57,509 miles
Since last MOT+14,722 miles
PASS
Mileage42,787 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage35,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage29,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage24,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage20,529 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LCF
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 LCF

What car is SY55 LCF?

SY55 LCF is an black Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 LCF?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 LCF was 109,210 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 LCF passed its MOT?

SY55 LCF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.

Is SY55 LCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 LCF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY55 LCF?

SY55 LCF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.