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C7 TBN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,360 mi
Last recorded207,360 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 207,360 miles

Central Both propshaft rubber donuts are perished and split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 202,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 195,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 189,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

tpm light on

Fail 23 Aug 2019 189,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door pin protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tpm light on

Pass 8 Aug 2018 184,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and front all round (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 184,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and front all round (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 176,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 170,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 151,062 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2014 128,283 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 128,282 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 112,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2012 102,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,312 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre on inner edge of tread, not showing cord at time of test.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,999 miles

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

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

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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C7 TBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 TBN, 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 C7 TBN registered?

C7 TBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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