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VU55 MKD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

298,222 mi
Last recorded298,222 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 MKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 298,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 175,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 168,935 miles

EML light flickered on out of sequence and then removed from view

Pass 30 Oct 2017 158,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 139,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush close to limit (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads wearing low close to limit

service overdue

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 139,688 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush close to limit (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads wearing low close to limit

service overdue

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake flexi hoses age cracking

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear upper stay bar slight play

offside rear outer lower pin bush has slight play

offside rear upper play bar slight play

seals are covered

Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake flexi hoses age cracking

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear upper stay bar slight play

offside rear outer lower pin bush has slight play

offside rear upper play bar slight play

seals are covered

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,185 miles

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

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on edges and has some cuts

sills covered

slight lip to front discs

slight lip to rear discs

stone chips in windscreen

tyre warning light on

wipers juddering

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on edges and has some cuts

sills covered

slight lip to front discs

slight lip to rear discs

stone chips in windscreen

tyre warning light on

wipers juddering

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,495 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,721 miles

inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyree wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2011 94,707 miles

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

inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyree wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,729 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,881 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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VU55 MKD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU55 MKD, 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 VU55 MKD registered?

VU55 MKD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 MKD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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