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EA55 UTZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,181 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 55,520 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 53,925 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,317 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 UTZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA55 UTZ, 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 EA55 UTZ registered?

EA55 UTZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 UTZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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