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FV55 CCD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,401 mi
Last recorded165,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,433 miles

Bonnet handle missing

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 132,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,452 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear belt trapped under seat

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,344 miles

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

Offside Front strut has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,341 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front strut has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,269 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,412 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,245 miles

front windscreen damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,220 miles

nearside front tyre worn right to legal limit on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,060 miles

rear washer inoperative

Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

parking brake lever resevre travel poor

rear washer inoperative

asc/dsc system inactive (abs o.k)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,904 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 CCD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV55 CCD, 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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FV55 CCD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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