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FV55 GRX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 69,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,645 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 53,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 49,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,748 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 GRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GRX, 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 FV55 GRX registered?

FV55 GRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is FV55 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 GRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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