MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,795 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
General underside corrosion
Handbrake lever has long travel
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
General underside corrosion
Handbrake lever has long travel
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear child seat unit
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
under trays damaged due to impact
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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VE55 FGM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VE55 FGM, 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 VE55 FGM registered?
VE55 FGM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.
Is VE55 FGM safe to buy?
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