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VE55 UWV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 UWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,302 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,478 miles

BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM TO CHASSIS BUSHES WEAR

FRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated TO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS AND 2.5 MM 215/55/16W

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated TO CAL;IPER (3.6.B.4d)

REAR DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM TO CHASSIS BUSHES WEAR

FRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated TO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS AND 2.5 MM 215/55/16W

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated TO CAL;IPER (3.6.B.4d)

REAR DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 40,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,201 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 30,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,082 miles

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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VE55 UWV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

VE55 UWV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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