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DY55 ZHK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2012 46,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 37,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,109 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)

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 ZHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

DY55 ZHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 ZHK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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