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BG05 VDL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 167,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 163,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 149,374 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 149,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,843 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2017 139,458 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,986 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,972 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,866 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,522 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear exhaust mount loose.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear exhaust mount loose.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,991 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 VDL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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