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CP55 WYS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,705 mi
Last recorded182,705 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 182,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 182,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 173,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 173,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 164,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel different to others fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside rear exhaust mount bracket has become dettached

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 164,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel different to others fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside rear exhaust mount bracket has become dettached

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 152,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front road wheel different to rest

Pass 6 May 2016 146,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

long hand brake travel

Fail 6 May 2016 146,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

long hand brake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2015 141,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 114,889 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 114,883 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 103,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 84,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,925 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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CP55 WYS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP55 WYS, 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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CP55 WYS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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