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BG05 NKU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,852 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 34,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 27,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 24,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2010 20,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 14,709 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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BG05 NKU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG05 NKU, 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 BG05 NKU registered?

BG05 NKU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is BG05 NKU safe to buy?

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