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DN05 UDP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UDP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 158,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake lever high

thrust bearing noisy

Fail 7 Nov 2018 158,157 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever high

thrust bearing noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,851 miles

all brake flexi hoses deteriorated

rear lower hub bushes have play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,159 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2016 123,073 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center rear belt will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r + n/s/r lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,188 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

o/s/f damage wing

rear number plate on one side loose

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,517 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,965 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate delaminated

o/s and n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

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

o/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,792 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 UDP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN05 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

DN05 UDP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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