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BN05 URX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,063 mi
Last recorded166,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 URX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 166,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 155,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 148,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 132,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,716 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,505 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,971 miles

marks in windscreen

nearside rear hand brake reading low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

marks in windscreen

nearside rear hand brake reading low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 107,619 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,150 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2009 83,628 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,517 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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BN05 URX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN05 URX, 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 BN05 URX registered?

BN05 URX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BN05 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 URX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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