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CX55 RWU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,016 mi
Last recorded184,016 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 184,016 miles

front bumper insecure

n/s track rod end cover split

rear bumper damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 184,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 176,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 176,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 170,243 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 170,243 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 163,162 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 163,162 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 157,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 147,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,364 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,725 miles

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)

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 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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