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BG55 FLX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 123,461 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,619 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and age cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,075 miles

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

some damage to tyre tread o/s/f

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,075 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

some damage to tyre tread o/s/f

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,545 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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BG55 FLX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BG55 FLX, 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 BG55 FLX registered?

BG55 FLX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BG55 FLX safe to buy?

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