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VK55 VMM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 120,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Aged 2014

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 116,978 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low/Worn Inner Edge

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,245 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 105,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 95,775 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2018 95,775 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 84,150 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 84,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 79,301 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 73,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,717 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,586 miles

rear brake pads wearing very low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,807 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 VMM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

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

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