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DY55 ZFG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,331 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,526 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges.

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Fail 20 May 2016 56,526 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges.

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit.

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 46,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,064 miles

Front and rear discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 38,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 35,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,547 miles

Front brake discs worn and also slightly corroded on inside

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,798 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZFG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFG, 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 DY55 ZFG registered?

DY55 ZFG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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