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CX55 FHY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 170,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 170,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 165,467 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2019 165,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,244 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer

slight play in rack ends

Fail 5 Nov 2015 126,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothg front streaky (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer

slight play in rack ends

tpms light on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 107,138 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,308 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,291 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 11 Oct 2010 70,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,777 miles

front tyres low on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,756 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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CX55 FHY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX55 FHY, 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 CX55 FHY registered?

CX55 FHY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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