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AJ55 XXU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,777 mi
Last recorded66,777 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,894 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and are close to limits.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 22,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,394 miles

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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AJ55 XXU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 XXU, 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 AJ55 XXU registered?

AJ55 XXU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XXU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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