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BT05 XRS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,665 mi
Last recorded191,665 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XRS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 191,665 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

dif oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2020 191,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

dif oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 174,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 174,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 157,446 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 157,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,247 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

minor oil leak on engine but unable to see where due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,474 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs slight lip

Fail 8 Oct 2010 89,474 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs lipped

rear discs slight lip

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2008 34,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 34,473 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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BT05 XRS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT05 XRS, 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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BT05 XRS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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