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EX05 FRV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 119,112 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 118,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,886 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,331 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

rear screen wash/wipe not working

both front and nearside rear tyres not of runflat capability as per vehicle standard fitment

Fail 20 Dec 2011 97,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp illuminated

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

rear screen wiper and wash not working

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are of standard type not runflat technology as per vehicle standard fitment

Fail 13 Dec 2011 97,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp illuminated

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

rear screen wiper and wash not working

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are of standard type not runflat technology as per vehicle standard fitment

Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,568 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 85,568 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 75,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

under floor manufacturer panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2009 75,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

under floor manufacturer panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,564 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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EX05 FRV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX05 FRV, 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 EX05 FRV registered?

EX05 FRV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 FRV safe to buy?

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