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CX05 NNY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 NNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,119 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at seam (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning light on!

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at seam (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

run flat light on

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

all steering & suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,424 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre hard wearing on edges

tps light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,689 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Slight bind at nearside rear brake.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 65,868 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind at nearside rear brake.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,883 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,366 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,366 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 32,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,868 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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CX05 NNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CX05 NNY, 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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CX05 NNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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