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DE55 VTW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,022 mi
Last recorded153,022 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VTW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 153,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 153,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,145 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 137,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,689 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,533 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 114,531 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)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,198 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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DE55 VTW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 VTW, 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 DE55 VTW registered?

DE55 VTW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DE55 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 VTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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