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PV55 EFL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,479 miles

Offside Front shocker leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,618 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,618 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Under body component corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,668 miles

all brake discs are pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,229 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rear 0/s n/s discs worn/OVERHEATED MONITOR/exhaust rusty/rear susp/sub frame rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,735 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,735 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,745 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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PV55 EFL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PV55 EFL, 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 PV55 EFL registered?

PV55 EFL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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