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EF05 FAO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,306 mi
Last recorded163,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 FAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 163,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,913 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 151,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,284 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,922 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FAO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

EF05 FAO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EF05 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 FAO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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