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AD54 ELJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,436 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,650 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,909 miles

Front brake discs appear to be worn (veiwed through wheel)

NSF fog lamp broken

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,110 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 18,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AD54 ELJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD54 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 ELJ registered?

AD54 ELJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AD54 ELJ safe to buy?

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