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EF05 AYX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,054 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket holder insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear exhaust bracket holder insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,440 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,993 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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EF05 AYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF05 AYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 AYX registered?

EF05 AYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is EF05 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 AYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 AYX have outstanding finance?

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