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AV55 UWP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,137 mi
Last recorded117,137 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,137 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 117,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tmsp warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has a chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm has a play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm has a play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has a chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,879 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 107,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,273 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sil covers.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,774 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,872 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on outside edges. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,944 miles

Offside 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)

small cuts in rear tyres.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

AV55 UWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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