2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · MM55 CDF
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 162,713 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 CDF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2022
- 162,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (MM55 CDF) between December 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
MM55 CDF Mileage History
- 03/12/200862,791 mi
- 04/12/200981,826 mi+19,035 mi
- 16/11/201087,311 mi+5,485 mi
- 18/11/201190,083 mi+2,772 mi
- 05/12/201293,088 mi+3,005 mi
- 12/12/201398,124 mi+5,036 mi
- 11/12/2014103,486 mi+5,362 mi
- 10/12/2015113,904 mi+10,418 mi
- 01/08/2016115,320 mi+1,416 mi
- 18/07/2017126,818 mi+11,498 mi
- 20/07/2017126,822 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/2018140,920 mi+14,098 mi
- 31/07/2019152,938 mi+12,018 mi
- 01/08/2019152,943 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/2020159,096 mi+6,153 mi
- 03/08/2021162,661 mi+3,565 mi
- 05/08/2021162,661 mi
- 16/09/2022162,711 mi+50 mi
- 17/09/2022162,713 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,247 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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