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BK55 VLY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED WITH PLASTIC SHEETING UNDERNEATH STOPPING ME TO SURVEY THE IMPURITIES ON THIS CAR

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,373 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,764 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edjers

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 33,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,029 miles

Traction control warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Traction control warning light illuminated on dash

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 VLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BK55 VLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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