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EJ55 GFA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 GFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,615 miles

0/s/r tyre nearly bald and has a nail in it

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake dics deteriorated and worn

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,067 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,947 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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EJ55 GFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ55 GFA, 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 EJ55 GFA registered?

EJ55 GFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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