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VU55 MWW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 MWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 166,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 145,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 124,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 109,643 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,643 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 16 Nov 2012 94,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,418 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,177 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 MWW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWW, 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 VU55 MWW registered?

VU55 MWW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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