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DX55 UHZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,241 mi
Last recorded158,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 158,241 miles

tpms light plastic cable cover rubbing on fuel filler neck

Fail 29 May 2019 158,241 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light plastic cable cover rubbing on fuel filler neck

Pass 24 May 2018 151,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

TPMS light on

clutch dual mass noisey

Fail 21 May 2018 151,958 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative belt off (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside washer n/s inop./not connected

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

clutch dual mass noisey

Pass 6 May 2017 138,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 127,214 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 127,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 115,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 115,591 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,018 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 92,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front service brakes show imbalance.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show extensive wear/lipped edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,319 miles

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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DX55 UHZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX55 UHZ, 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 DX55 UHZ registered?

DX55 UHZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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