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BJ55 CMO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,132 mi
Last recorded147,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 147,132 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly damaged sidewall

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 134,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 119,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,587 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,724 miles

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

advise service due warning on dash

advise washer hitting screen low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,637 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,166 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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BJ55 CMO 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 84.6%.

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 BJ55 CMO, 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 BJ55 CMO registered?

BJ55 CMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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