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DY55 WVB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 161,545 miles

headlamp beam deflector fitted to offside front

Pass 10 Oct 2015 155,826 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 143,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 101,287 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,111 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 WVB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 WVB registered?

DY55 WVB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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