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BF55 TZA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,834 mi
Last recorded77,834 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 77,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 77,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,975 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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BF55 TZA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF55 TZA, 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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What year was BF55 TZA registered?

BF55 TZA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 TZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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