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VN55 KFA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,954 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,206 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Front 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 13 Aug 2008 45,820 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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VN55 KFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN55 KFA, 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 VN55 KFA registered?

VN55 KFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 KFA safe to buy?

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