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VN55 NZT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,490 mi
Last recorded137,490 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 137,490 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,664 miles

Rear SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,391 miles

Rear subfram slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 125,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,320 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,992 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,514 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 78,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,469 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 NZT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NZT, 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 VN55 NZT registered?

VN55 NZT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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