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MJ55 OGA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,150 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,856 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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MJ55 OGA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ55 OGA, 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 MJ55 OGA registered?

MJ55 OGA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is MJ55 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 OGA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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