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OV55 DVN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,152 mi
Last recorded192,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 DVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 192,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion but not weakened

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2025 184,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 174,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 163,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 163,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 151,040 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 151,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 140,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,271 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 Aug 2020 131,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,613 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 105,613 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,932 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 52,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,994 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 14 Sep 2009 37,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,932 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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OV55 DVN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OV55 DVN, 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 OV55 DVN registered?

OV55 DVN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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