MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear shock absorber leaking
Rear brake pads wearing low
Slight chip in zone B on windowscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front door windows slightly tinted
Gear box weeping oil
Nearside rear wheel slightly binding
Offside rear wheel slightly binding
Front wipers slightly smearing.
Nearside front and offside rear jacking pads missing.
Nearside front lower arch liner slightly damaged.
Traction control and pad lamps on dash.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air-bag light on dash
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
both front tyres low
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK55 BTX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 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 BK55 BTX, 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 BK55 BTX registered?
BK55 BTX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2005.
Is BK55 BTX safe to buy?
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