MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread on limits (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weak (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear upper middle arm bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on
slight oil leak
stone rubbing against offside front disc
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear upper middle arm bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on
slight oil leak
stone rubbing against offside front disc
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres have cracks to tread
rear tail pipe missing
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres have cracks to tread
rear tail pipe missing
all four tyres deteriorated on outer edges
off side front brake disc showing signs of uneven pad contact
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all four tyres deteriorated on outer edges
off side front brake disc showing signs of uneven pad contact
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
raer brakes binding slightly
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CX55 RVL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?
CX55 RVL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.
Is CX55 RVL safe to buy?
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