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DS05 CVL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,875 mi
Last recorded142,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,230 miles

rear brake discs pitted and worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2010 64,759 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre 2:5mm

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre 2:5mm

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 52,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,228 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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DS05 CVL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DS05 CVL, 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 DS05 CVL registered?

DS05 CVL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DS05 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 CVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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