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BH52 KAR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,506 mi
Last recorded30,506 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH52 KAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 30,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 25,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 25,404 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 24,572 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 12 Nov 2019 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 24,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 23,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,617 miles

Internal adjuster reset to zero in order to recheck headlamp alignment.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 21,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Internal adjuster reset to zero in order to recheck headlamp alignment.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,574 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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BH52 KAR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BH52 KAR, 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 BH52 KAR registered?

BH52 KAR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BH52 KAR safe to buy?

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