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CX54 FVB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,552 mi
Last recorded159,552 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 159,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,710 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front spring rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm [legal limit 1.6] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to rear[full inspection of seat belt not possible]

Fail 19 Nov 2020 148,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength has marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm [legal limit 1.6] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to rear[full inspection of seat belt not possible]

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,012 miles

N/S/F flexible brake hose perishing

N/S/R flexible brake hose perishing

O/S/F flexible brake hose perishing

O/S/R flexible brake hose perishing

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Fail 15 Jun 2018 130,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F flexible brake hose perishing

N/S/R flexible brake hose perishing

O/S/F flexible brake hose perishing

O/S/R flexible brake hose perishing

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 116,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,675 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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CX54 FVB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX54 FVB, 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 CX54 FVB registered?

CX54 FVB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is CX54 FVB safe to buy?

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