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CU05 NHV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,210 mi
Last recorded185,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 185,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 173,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 164,583 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 164,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,938 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,209 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear walls

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,622 miles

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

rear nearside tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear nearside tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,994 miles

chip in screen

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front tyres 4/6/4mm lumpy across tread pattern

slight weep pas pipe pump to rack

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,479 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,054 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 7,054 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 NHV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

CU05 NHV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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