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ND55 KNS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,589 mi
Last recorded172,589 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 KNS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 172,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 158,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 147,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 136,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2016 119,074 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 102,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 87,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,867 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 69,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,011 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 63,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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ND55 KNS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ND55 KNS, 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 ND55 KNS registered?

ND55 KNS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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