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EJ55 VCD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 110,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 97,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on edges /split between tread [run flat] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre jammed not unreeling (7.1.2 (c))

Bonnet supports ineffective

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Run flat and non run flat fitted to front axle

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 94,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 94,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,349 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,345 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,464 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 63,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 54,678 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,729 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jun 2012 20,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,273 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,699 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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EJ55 VCD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EJ55 VCD, 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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EJ55 VCD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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