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BK55 BTX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

218,899 mi
Last recorded218,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 218,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 208,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 198,695 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,867 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight chip in zone B on windowscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,935 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 165,929 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 149,832 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,889 miles

Front door windows slightly tinted

Gear box weeping oil

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 129,781 miles

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.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,888 miles

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

air-bag light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2009 124,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 124,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,137 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 BTX registered?

BK55 BTX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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