MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming moderate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming moderate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming moderate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming moderate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BL05 BFY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 BL05 BFY, 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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BL05 BFY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.
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