MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front body damage to door, wing and headlamp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts juddery (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and booster seat middle ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()
engine cover, under tray, under shields
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers / under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 EGV 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 88.2%.
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 ST55 EGV, 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 ST55 EGV registered?
ST55 EGV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is ST55 EGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST55 EGV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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