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AV05 GSU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

second hand shock absorber fitted to offside rear

Fail 3 Nov 2016 108,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,943 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,885 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,885 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 65,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,682 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 GSU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

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

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