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NG55 ULO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,816 mi
Last recorded124,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ULO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 124,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 116,734 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,769 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 109,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose near fuel tank

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,081 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,296 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,477 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,512 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,248 miles

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

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

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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NG55 ULO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NG55 ULO, 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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NG55 ULO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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