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NV55 ONG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ONG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,008 miles

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

Rear rear surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,950 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,649 miles

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

unable to fully inspect as undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 74,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect as undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,002 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed and close to wear indicators

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise o/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed and close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,848 miles

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

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

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,818 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,972 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 41,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,921 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 35,921 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,386 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,719 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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NV55 ONG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV55 ONG, 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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NV55 ONG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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