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CU05 AOY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 84,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,975 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring certain items

Fail 24 May 2018 74,975 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring certain items

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,361 miles

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

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

engine has some oil leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,359 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pads approx 5mm

engine has some oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,957 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2009 14,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,921 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 10,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU05 AOY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU05 AOY, 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 CU05 AOY registered?

CU05 AOY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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