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FL55 EFE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,153 mi
Last recorded148,153 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 148,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no sound coming from motor (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,356 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing low on edges

2.near side front tyre wearing low on outside edge

3.both rear tyres at legal limits

4.under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,466 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake hoses starting to perrish 3.o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges 4.slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,371 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 96,358 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.plastic sill covers and under body shields fitted at time of test 2.slight accident damage to front lower bumper 3.front flexi brake hoses becomming perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,005 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 EFE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFE, 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 FL55 EFE registered?

FL55 EFE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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