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OE55 EVF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,689 mi
Last recorded190,689 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 EVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 184,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 179,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 164,872 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2014 164,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2013 150,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,306 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 28 Oct 2011 108,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brakes look poor in condition - advise replacement

offside front tyre worn to limit (bold inside edge)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,200 miles

all brake pads very close to minimum limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,219 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,219 miles

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

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

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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OE55 EVF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE55 EVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 EVF registered?

OE55 EVF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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