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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal creeps to the floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Body component slightly loose Rear heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Body component slightly loose Rear heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Body component slightly loose Heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads wearing also (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads wearing also (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, front bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
front brake flexis perishing
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
front brake flexis perishing
n/s rear outer brake pad worn very thin (advise replacement a.s.a.p)
n/s rear tyre starting to wear low
o/s front shock absorber leaking fluid
n/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)
o/s front tyre wearing very low on edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads wearing very low
wear ridges on inner sides of rear discs
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WD55 BXV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 WD55 BXV, 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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WD55 BXV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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