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M155 GEF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

158,835 mi
Last recorded158,835 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 GEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 158,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 154,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 151,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 147,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe mounting damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,980 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,998 miles

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

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,320 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,120 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,220 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,978 miles

off side frount tyer outer and innedge scuffing still fine but will get worse if track not checkt

off side rear tyer getting little thin on tred will need changing in near future

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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M155 GEF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M155 GEF, 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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M155 GEF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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