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DU55 FRJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,267 mi
Last recorded155,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 155,267 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 155,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,049 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and pipe to os rear flex hose showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken and pipe slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 142,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken and pipe slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 130,133 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 125,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 116,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,231 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,919 miles

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

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 FRJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU55 FRJ, 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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DU55 FRJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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