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PE55 EWP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 EWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,308 miles

undertray present

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray present

Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

genereal underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2016 108,114 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 108,114 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,301 miles

incorrect fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,449 miles

passenger door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,495 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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PE55 EWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE55 EWP, 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 PE55 EWP registered?

PE55 EWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is PE55 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 EWP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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