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FL55 UUJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 156,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing abs reader ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal long

Pass 4 Feb 2023 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 151,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,633 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just passed at 16 %

Fail 4 Jan 2022 141,633 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 nm (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 70 nm (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 134,052 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 127,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 127,753 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,367 miles

Binding on rear brake at n/s

Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc

Corrosion & putting on rear brake disc

Damage to front number plate

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,360 miles

Corrosion metal brake pipes

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion metal brake pipes

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,047 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 93,047 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,238 miles

small chip in zone b less than 40mm

Fail 9 Jun 2012 60,238 miles

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

small chip in zone b less than 40mm

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,628 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,817 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 UUJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

FL55 UUJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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