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BE05 GER

2017 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 GER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 157,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 215,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise/some reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 191,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

large undertrays fitted

prop shaft removed

Pass 16 Aug 2023 161,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 130,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of slight binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,526 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,758 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 34,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,930 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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BE05 GER is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 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 BE05 GER, 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 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE05 GER registered?

BE05 GER is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is BE05 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE05 GER shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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