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HW55 AOG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,954 mi
Last recorded104,954 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AOG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2023 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,229 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,229 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,572 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD AND ARE SPLITTING ON THE INNER SIDEWALLS.ADVISE TO REPLACE PROMPTLY

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING NOTICED

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,638 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AS DAMAGE TO THE SIDEWALL/SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,499 miles

front brake pads are getting low and discs are bevelled

rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,999 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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HW55 AOG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HW55 AOG, 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 HW55 AOG registered?

HW55 AOG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is HW55 AOG safe to buy?

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