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VK55 OED

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OED
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 114,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,423 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 114,418 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,132 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 98,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,506 miles

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,506 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,174 miles

both rear tires wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,474 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,474 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to smear screen slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2016 68,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front wipers starting to smear screen slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 62,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,458 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,851 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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VK55 OED is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK55 OED, 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 VK55 OED registered?

VK55 OED is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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