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HN55 ZZD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 137,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

surface rust

Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,394 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering wheel worn

Fail 30 Oct 2020 137,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,089 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 118,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,268 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Both Shoulders

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Both Shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,630 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,191 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,338 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres are wearing low and enevenly.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,338 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres are wearing low and enevenly.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,903 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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HN55 ZZD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN55 ZZD, 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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HN55 ZZD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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