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ET54 FAF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,587 mi
Last recorded94,587 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 FAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,625 miles

0/s/f tyre edge wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,639 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 36,639 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,707 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 28,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,940 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,990 miles

shield fitted under car

Fail 21 Jan 2008 16,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,845 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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ET54 FAF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET54 FAF, 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 ET54 FAF registered?

ET54 FAF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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