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DV55 SOA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 SOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 97,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2010 31,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,153 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,654 miles

Offside Rear 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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DV55 SOA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc 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 DV55 SOA, 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 DV55 SOA registered?

DV55 SOA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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