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EJ05 KXW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,556 mi
Last recorded64,556 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,556 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,205 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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EJ05 KXW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EJ05 KXW, 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 EJ05 KXW registered?

EJ05 KXW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is EJ05 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 KXW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 KXW have outstanding finance?

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