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OV55DVN
2005 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV55DVN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Jul 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 192,152 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- general underbody surface corrosion but not weakened
- outer sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,606 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,713 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,978 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,040 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,113 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022 29 Jun 20264 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,113 MI
29 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,271 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,627 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,613 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 29 Jun 202615 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,613 MI
29 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,744 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 29 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,360 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017 29 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,477 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015 29 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,337 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,932 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 29 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,994 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,973 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,932 MI
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OV55DVN was registered on 2005-09-27
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