MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
emissions not tested. vehicle starting to overheat during fast idle test
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split round tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split round tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
handbrake light on
Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle
Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to check wheel studs due to wheel trims fitted
boot lid external opener siezed slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to check wheel studs due to wheel trims fitted
boot lid external opener siezed slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in o/s/r tyre.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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DN54 VBE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 DN54 VBE, 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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DN54 VBE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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