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DA05 EHK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,484 mi
Last recorded182,484 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 182,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 182,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 173,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 159,280 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 146,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,691 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 70,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,937 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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DA05 EHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 DA05 EHK, 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 DA05 EHK registered?

DA05 EHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is DA05 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 EHK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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