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BV05 ZCX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,157 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,394 miles

advise disks pads

Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,394 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise disks pads

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,288 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,978 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine mis-fire

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,462 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,586 miles

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

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 ZCX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BV05 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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