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DN54 VBE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,082 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 133,082 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 126,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 122,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 116,651 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,650 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,154 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 113,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,249 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,427 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,686 miles

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,575 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,312 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,124 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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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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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