MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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.
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
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
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
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VX55 VVP safe to buy?
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