2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV55 ADU
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 181,860 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 181,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (OV55 ADU) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
OV55 ADU Mileage History
- 30/09/2024166,734 mi
- 30/09/2024166,734 mi
- 14/11/2025178,142 mi+11,408 mi
- 09/03/2026181,859 mi+3,717 mi
- 10/03/2026181,860 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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