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BG05 NLM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,132 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 106,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,964 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 97,964 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,394 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 88,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 74,389 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2017 74,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 68,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre. 1955516 run flat

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 65,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc slightly worn and cooroded

rear disc slightly worn corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear washer insufficient

slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,027 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NLM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG05 NLM, 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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BG05 NLM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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