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FV55 DJU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

200,766 mi
Last recorded200,766 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 200,766 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 197,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 193,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted belt not inspected

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

Offside Rear Seat has child seat fitted belt not inspected

Fail 12 Dec 2015 193,396 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted belt not inspected

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

Offside Rear Seat has child seat fitted belt not inspected

Pass 13 Dec 2014 187,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 181,676 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 173,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 164,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 160,161 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 5 Nov 2009 133,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,947 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 DJU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

FV55 DJU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 DJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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