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BK55 BUA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on22 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2016 82,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,309 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 71,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing ull inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 May 2014 71,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing ull inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 May 2013 67,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2013 67,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,123 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BUA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK55 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

BK55 BUA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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