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BV05 AWP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,728 mi
Last recorded127,728 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 119,566 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front calipa anti rattle clip missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 119,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front calipa anti rattle clip missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 109,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 101,819 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,488 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,502 miles

air bag dash light on

front discs wearing down lip on edge

front pads down to 3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag dash light on

front discs wearing down lip on edge

front pads down to 3mm

oil leak engine

Pass 14 May 2011 69,061 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 53,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,516 miles

Discs worn all round?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BV05 AWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BV05 AWP, 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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BV05 AWP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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