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OV55 FSZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,081 miles

nail in n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,930 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 FSZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV55 FSZ, 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 OV55 FSZ registered?

OV55 FSZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FSZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV55 FSZ have outstanding finance?

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