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FV55 AAE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 121,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +wall damage and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +wall damage and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,721 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 19 May 2015 103,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,148 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/f upper coil spring rubber seat not sitting correctly

Pass 25 May 2013 86,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

run flat lamp is on

Pass 18 May 2012 76,021 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 63,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 51,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,322 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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FV55 AAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV55 AAE, 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 FV55 AAE registered?

FV55 AAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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