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NA55 VFO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 VFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,522 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 28,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,030 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 21,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,980 miles

front tyres 3mm and tyres wearing badly inside edges

possible oil leaks

rear tyres badly worn inside edges n/s close to having cords exposed

vin plate sticker missing from windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,408 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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NA55 VFO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NA55 VFO, 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 NA55 VFO registered?

NA55 VFO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NA55 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA55 VFO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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