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ER04 BAR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER04 BAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

damage to osr bumper

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,154 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 76,154 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,892 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)

offside front jacking point missing.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,160 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 Feb 2009 29,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f plastic jacking block in sill is missing.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,714 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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ER04 BAR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ER04 BAR, 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 ER04 BAR registered?

ER04 BAR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is ER04 BAR safe to buy?

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