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AV05 FVH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,645 mi
Last recorded144,645 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FVH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 144,645 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 144,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 127,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 122,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,715 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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AV05 FVH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV05 FVH, 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 AV05 FVH registered?

AV05 FVH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 FVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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