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EY55 AMU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 AMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,719 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,504 miles

Front no plate cracked but clear reading

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front flasher bulb amber fading

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,295 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2015 55,503 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,950 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,031 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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EY55 AMU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EY55 AMU, 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 EY55 AMU registered?

EY55 AMU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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