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HJ55 GGA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edges!!&close to wear blocks!

Fail 22 Dec 2014 81,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edges!!&close to wear blocks!

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,460 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,193 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,536 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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HJ55 GGA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ55 GGA, 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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HJ55 GGA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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