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PV55 HDD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,841 mi
Last recorded182,841 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 HDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 182,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 177,773 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 168,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,758 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 146,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 138,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 122,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 117,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 116,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,573 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

braqke warning light on indicating a problem

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,641 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,641 miles

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

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 HDD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PV55 HDD, 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 PV55 HDD registered?

PV55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is PV55 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 HDD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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