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VE55 ZMZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2018 100,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,888 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

undertrays fitted unable to fully test underside

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc scored

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,067 miles

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 17 Nov 2009 36,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,596 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 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE55 ZMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 ZMZ registered?

VE55 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is VE55 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 ZMZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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