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EY55 ZXN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

192,645 mi
Last recorded192,645 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 192,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in hub assembly

Nearside Rear slight play in hub assembly

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 112,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 95,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,082 miles

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,910 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 ZXN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

EY55 ZXN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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