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HK55 GWL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 GWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 65,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear NSR PLASTIC SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE

Pass 15 May 2020 44,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 42,425 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2018 40,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,568 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 31,927 miles

nsf wiper detoriated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 28,902 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 May 2013 25,176 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)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 May 2012 21,341 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake warning lamps staying on

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2011 18,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,071 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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HK55 GWL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HK55 GWL, 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 HK55 GWL registered?

HK55 GWL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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