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HV55 XBU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 144,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 144,450 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 144,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 (205/5516Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,568 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,406 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2020 112,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2019 95,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

moisture in o/s headlamp pattern ok

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,871 miles

Front indicators showing white colour

Hand brake lever has long travel

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2018 92,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Front indicators showing white colour

Hand brake lever has long travel

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,723 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,723 miles

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

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

Front discs lipped

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,672 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,853 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside inner bead rims distorted.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,133 miles

advise surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise surface corrosion on front discs

advise tracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,575 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 29,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HV55 XBU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV55 XBU, 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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HV55 XBU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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