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VX55 VVP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,112 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 137,111 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items tied to mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing from nearside front and rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn joints worn on 2 offside rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safety catch system missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing nearside ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 115,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,017 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 110,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,077 miles

Cannot properly check N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle represented for test with electrical tape covering dash light.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,076 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cannot properly check N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,262 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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VX55 VVP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX55 VVP, 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 VX55 VVP registered?

VX55 VVP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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