MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front bumper insecure
n/s track rod end cover split
rear bumper damaged
various metal brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper Insecure
front number plate damaged all brake discs corroded/ worn both front brake flexi hoses perished
o/s/f tyre cracks in inner sidewall o/s/f shock absorber wet exhaust heat shield adrift
rear bumper damaged
various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded front brake pads low
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
front number plate damaged all brake discs corroded/ worn both front brake flexi hoses perished
o/s/f tyre cracks in inner sidewall o/s/f shock absorber wet exhaust heat shield adrift
rear bumper damaged
various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded front brake pads low
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to outer edge
Nearside Rear tyres different profile to front
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front cuts to side wall
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front cuts to side wall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Bumper Insecure
Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet Not Secure (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Bumper Insecure
Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre punctured
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre punctured
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CX55 RWU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?
CX55 RWU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2005.
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