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MK55 TLO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,702 mi
Last recorded188,702 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 TLO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2021 188,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 182,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 174,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 164,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 138,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,276 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and getting low

front pads low

rear pads on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,711 miles

n/s/f/tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,650 miles

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,811 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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MK55 TLO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK55 TLO, 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 MK55 TLO registered?

MK55 TLO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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