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DU55 BNV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,843 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,353 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,890 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,386 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 15 May 2012 64,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,390 miles

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

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

service warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,016 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs (bouth)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 57,016 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface rust on rear brake discs (bouth)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,050 miles

brake warning light on--no obvious faults

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,404 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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DU55 BNV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 BNV, 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 DU55 BNV registered?

DU55 BNV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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