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HK55 GWF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,271 mi
Last recorded229,271 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 GWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 229,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed to much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine runs rough at idle

rust forming on rear inner sills

Pass 20 Aug 2022 221,448 miles

Advise exhaust leaking from front flexi section damaged.

Advise rear differential leaking fluid.

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

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

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

heatshield loose on exhaust

offside wing mirror outer cover danmaged

Fail 19 Aug 2022 221,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise exhaust leaking from front flexi section damaged.

Advise rear differential leaking fluid.

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

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

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

heatshield loose on exhaust

offside wing mirror outer cover danmaged

Pass 3 Sep 2021 213,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 213,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 209,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 209,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 198,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 180,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,196 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 148,092 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 124,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close the wear bars.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

tyres wearing low on the edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close the wear bars.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

tyres wearing low on the edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,165 miles

all inner brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

wheel rims badly damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel rims damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 67,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel rims damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,823 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 49,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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HK55 GWF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HK55 GWF, 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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HK55 GWF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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