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AV05 GRX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,110 mi
Last recorded132,110 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 132,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 110,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,840 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 57,840 miles

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

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)

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 GRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 GRX registered?

AV05 GRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AV05 GRX safe to buy?

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