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EY55 TGZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 TGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,360 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 98,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,433 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,077 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,897 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,475 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 TGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY55 TGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 TGZ registered?

EY55 TGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EY55 TGZ safe to buy?

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