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EU55 BXD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 BXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 111,229 miles

Both rear top inner suspension arm bushes have play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,032 miles

brake hoses ferrules greased & front both sides brake hoses slightly chafed

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake hoses ferrules greased & front both sides brake hoses slightly chafed

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,059 miles

N/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,923 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,763 miles

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

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

damage n/s/r quater

o/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,750 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,095 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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EU55 BXD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU55 BXD, 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 EU55 BXD registered?

EU55 BXD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EU55 BXD safe to buy?

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