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EW05 EMM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW05 EMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,290 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 68,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,810 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,387 miles

Tyre inflation warning lamp displayed constantly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,888 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,717 miles

Advise both rear tyres at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,012 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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EW05 EMM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EW05 EMM, 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 EW05 EMM registered?

EW05 EMM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is EW05 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW05 EMM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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