MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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BL55 HDG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 BL55 HDG, 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 BL55 HDG registered?
BL55 HDG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.
Is BL55 HDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL55 HDG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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