2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CF55 NYC
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 83,858 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF55 NYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 83,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF55 NYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (CF55 NYC) between December 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
CF55 NYC Mileage History
- 02/12/202170,223 mi
- 01/02/202271,844 mi+1,621 mi
- 30/06/202380,190 mi+8,346 mi
- 01/07/202483,858 mi+3,668 mi
Average of roughly 5,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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