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AO05 NEN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,284 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R brake discs corroded on inner faces, O/S/R brake partially binding

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn unevenly and low on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2010 34,685 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges.Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2009 26,867 miles

Slight oil misting/dampness on power steering pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO05 NEN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO05 NEN, 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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AO05 NEN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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