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DN05 MVJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,807 mi
Last recorded135,807 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 135,807 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 131,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 127,107 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,141 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R and N/S/F (1.4.A.2f)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,141 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R and N/S/F (1.4.A.2f)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,055 miles

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

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

stone chip to n/s

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre bald outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre bald outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,280 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 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,075 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 MVJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN05 MVJ, 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 DN05 MVJ registered?

DN05 MVJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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