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BN55 CSO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,723 mi
Last recorded105,723 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 105,723 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,628 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,273 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,273 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,741 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,741 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed n/side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively chafed off/side front flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working off/rear side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off/side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,695 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,821 miles

Both front and rear discs worn

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,021 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,353 miles

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

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Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,909 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 16,909 miles

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

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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BN55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 CSO, 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 BN55 CSO registered?

BN55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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