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DV55 WWB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,501 mi
Last recorded174,501 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 174,501 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 174,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 157,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 157,195 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 152,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn To 2.79mm Legal Limit Is 1.6mm. 205/50R17 RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 134,680 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.76mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 100,855 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,895 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn and out of shape on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn and out of shape on inside edge

Fail 17 Nov 2012 80,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn and out of shape on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn and out of shape on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,582 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower front arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated with no excessive movement

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,880 miles

Cut in off side rear tyre tread.10mm.

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 WWB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WWB, 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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DV55 WWB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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