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AV05 ZDP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,713 mi
Last recorded150,713 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZDP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 150,713 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 155,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,016 miles

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 4 Dec 2015 130,887 miles

slight damage n/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 4 Dec 2015 130,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage n/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 54,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 50,414 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,422 miles

Dash warning light on.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,249 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 ZDP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZDP, 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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AV05 ZDP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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