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PO55 ODC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ODC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,210 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 109,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

bonnet not opening

Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,965 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s fron tyre pressure slightly low

Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s fron tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,313 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,992 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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PO55 ODC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PO55 ODC, 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 PO55 ODC registered?

PO55 ODC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is PO55 ODC safe to buy?

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