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AX54 NFK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,320 mi
Last recorded180,320 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 180,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 178,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 178,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 167,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,264 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,442 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2018 141,438 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2017 135,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 135,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 125,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 103,457 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER/OUTER EDGES 205/55/16V

FRONT AND REAR VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Fail 15 May 2014 103,457 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER/OUTER EDGES 205/55/16V

FRONT AND REAR VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 98,766 miles

FRONT AND REAR VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Pass 14 May 2012 89,772 miles

FRONT VENTED DISCS SOME LIPPING

Pass 9 May 2011 80,206 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 40& WORN /FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Pass 5 May 2010 70,062 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

Pass 1 May 2009 62,046 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)

nearside front tyre slightly qwearing low from outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

nearside front tyre slightly qwearing low from outer edge

Pass 1 May 2008 56,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 52,007 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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AX54 NFK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX54 NFK, 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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AX54 NFK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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