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DY55 EGD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,453 mi
Last recorded201,453 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 201,453 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 183,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 179,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 172,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 172,203 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaks.

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Play in the nearside rear suspension bushes.

Rear brake pads are worn very low.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 150,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 143,785 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes were they join hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,896 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

INNER OF N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

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

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,893 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

INNER OF N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

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

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner tread

Road wheel slightly damaged nearside and offside front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,879 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,825 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,801 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESC warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge.

tyre pressure warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESC warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge.

tyre pressure warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 74,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,333 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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DY55 EGD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY55 EGD, 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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DY55 EGD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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