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EY05 MWA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 118,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,090 miles

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

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

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 9 Feb 2015 80,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,593 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 10 Feb 2011 45,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,900 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 MWA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MWA, 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 EY05 MWA registered?

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

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