MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre splitting and perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PE55 OPY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OPY, 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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PE55 OPY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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