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EL6T659

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,700 mi
Last recorded219,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL6T659
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2023 219,700 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

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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EL6T659 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL6T659, 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 EL6T659 registered?

EL6T659 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is EL6T659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL6T659 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL6T659 have outstanding finance?

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