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CN55 SUA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,497 mi
Last recorded173,497 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 SUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 173,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 172,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 170,268 miles

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

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2020 165,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 149,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undersheilds fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 124,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undersheilds fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,015 miles

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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CN55 SUA 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 88.9%.

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 CN55 SUA, 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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CN55 SUA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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