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AE05 ZMY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,102 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,248 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 109,247 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,485 miles

Alternator noisy

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front fog lamp smashed

Fail 29 Dec 2017 97,485 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak rocker gasket

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,715 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,715 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 11,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 2,489 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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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.

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