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DG55 XZY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,600 mi
Last recorded132,600 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,600 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 132,600 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective lap (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,728 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 125,728 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front discs worn

pad warrning light on dash

yellow light with A symbell on dash

Fail 13 Aug 2013 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front discs worn

pad warrning light on dash

yellow light with A symbell on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,902 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear disc scored

o/s rear pad warrning wire loose

tyre deflation light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 96,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear disc scored

o/s rear pad warrning wire loose

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s front discs worn

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2011 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

abnormal movement in offside front steering arm inside rack gaitor

Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn.

tyre runflat indicator showing fault, though no tyres appear to be flat.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,926 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall worn.

tyre runflat indicator showing fault, though no tyres appear to be flat.

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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DG55 XZY 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 50%.

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 DG55 XZY, 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 DG55 XZY registered?

DG55 XZY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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