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AV55 UVW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,373 mi
Last recorded151,373 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 144,401 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2017 136,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank/filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,484 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,145 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,498 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,907 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,021 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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AV55 UVW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV55 UVW, 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 AV55 UVW registered?

AV55 UVW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AV55 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 UVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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