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AV05 WDF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,978 mi
Last recorded195,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 195,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 184,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 176,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 166,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 166,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 159,215 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,424 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 112,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,727 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,485 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,130 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 WDF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

AV05 WDF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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