MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
intermittent judder from vehicle possibly from clutch
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
intermittent judder from vehicle possibly from clutch
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap sealing device worn
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension bushes worn slight play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap sealing device worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension bushes worn slight play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Not functioning (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer edges of both front tyres getting worn and tread cracked.
tread starting to crack on nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
outer edges of both front tyres getting worn and tread cracked.
tread starting to crack on nearside rear tyre.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T23 DCM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T23 DCM, 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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T23 DCM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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