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DN05 EWH

2005 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,714 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 124,673 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,790 miles

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

rear brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake discs worn recomend replacement with next pad change

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,162 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 49,628 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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DN05 EWH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN05 EWH, 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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DN05 EWH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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