MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Rear Electronic stability system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
wear front brake discs
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BN55 ZRV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 BN55 ZRV, 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 BN55 ZRV registered?
BN55 ZRV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2005.
Is BN55 ZRV safe to buy?
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