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FL55 CRU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 130,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 130,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 118,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,775 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,363 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)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,550 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6 mm

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,537 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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FL55 CRU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FL55 CRU, 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 FL55 CRU registered?

FL55 CRU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FL55 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 CRU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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