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BD05 MHN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,159 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,159 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,543 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,638 miles

Offside Front wearing on inside

Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front wearing on inside

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,536 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,651 miles

dent on inner edge of n/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,574 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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BD05 MHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD05 MHN, 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 BD05 MHN registered?

BD05 MHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BD05 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 MHN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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