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CO04 OPC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,087 mi
Last recorded193,087 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO04 OPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 193,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 180,498 miles

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

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

Slight play in both rear upper hub bushes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,625 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,543 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,754 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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CO04 OPC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CO04 OPC, 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 CO04 OPC registered?

CO04 OPC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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