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T23 DCM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 DCM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 157,524 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 157,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,846 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,845 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,431 miles

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.

Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,430 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2019 128,161 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 120,308 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 120,123 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,929 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 69,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,438 miles

outer edges of both front tyres getting worn and tread cracked.

tread starting to crack on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,438 miles

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?

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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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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