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DS55 TER

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,012 mi
Last recorded126,012 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 TER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 126,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

rear differential noise

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

eml light on

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,980 miles

slight play in rear sub frame bush

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,508 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front discs close too limit

rear brake discs near limit

Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front discs close too limit

rear brake discs near limit

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,261 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,978 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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DS55 TER is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS55 TER, 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 DS55 TER registered?

DS55 TER is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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