MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 Run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Alternator noisy
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Front fog lamp smashed
Alternator noisy
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front fog lamp smashed
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine oil leak
Front Brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges and worn low
Rear Tyres worn onto legal limit
Engine oil leak
Front Brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges and worn low
Rear Tyres worn onto legal limit
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak rocker gasket
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (8.2.3)
oil leak rocker gasket
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nsf brake wearing sensor hanging off
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AE05 ZMY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AE05 ZMY, 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 AE05 ZMY registered?
AE05 ZMY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2005.
Is AE05 ZMY safe to buy?
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