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EY05 FUW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,896 mi
Last recorded84,896 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,133 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded & worn.

Clutch pedal rubber u/s.

Crack in front number plate.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 75% worn.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 May 2011 44,110 miles

shild fitted under car

Pass 10 May 2010 34,614 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 28,444 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,495 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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EY05 FUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY05 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 FUW registered?

EY05 FUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EY05 FUW safe to buy?

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