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EA55 FYH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,616 mi
Last recorded149,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 149,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,857 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 133,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 126,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,167 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 120,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,561 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,011 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 109,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,197 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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EA55 FYH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 EA55 FYH, 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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EA55 FYH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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