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EF05 BFA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,254 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 21 May 2018 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear bike rack fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 70,732 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front very slight (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,449 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,131 miles

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

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 BFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

EF05 BFA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EF05 BFA safe to buy?

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