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MW55 PZA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,272 mi
Last recorded135,272 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 PZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 135,272 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 131,093 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush has slighty play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at diff (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel tank and back box heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,994 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all but the sides repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear heat sheild insecure (x2)

Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting broken and shocker insecure and fouling body (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all but the sides repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear heat sheild insecure (x2)

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 117,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 111,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,922 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,922 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,762 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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MW55 PZA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MW55 PZA, 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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MW55 PZA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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