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FX55 OAZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,104 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,887 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn badly on inner edge

Undertray damp/wet, no obvious leaks without removing tray/trims etc

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,053 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 78,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,766 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,698 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,849 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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FX55 OAZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX55 OAZ, 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 FX55 OAZ registered?

FX55 OAZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is FX55 OAZ safe to buy?

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