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EO55 HHN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,821 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2021 111,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2021 111,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,820 miles

accidental damage nearside front

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to damage (4.1.2 (a))

accidental damage nearside front

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,159 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,050 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,821 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,711 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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EO55 HHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO55 HHN, 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 EO55 HHN registered?

EO55 HHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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