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ST55 JMO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,394 mi
Last recorded114,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 110,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,847 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,674 miles

engine oil leak at rear of engine

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,828 miles

rear brake pad warning lamp broken

rear tyre tread down to 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,562 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 41,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 31,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,538 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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ST55 JMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST55 JMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 JMO registered?

ST55 JMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is ST55 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 JMO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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