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FA05 AYX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,409 mi
Last recorded201,409 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 201,409 miles

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

Offside windscreen scratched

engine oil low

Fail 3 Mar 2020 201,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside windscreen scratched

engine oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2019 181,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre cracked / perishing not to chords yet.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 181,410 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre cracked / perishing not to chords yet.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 170,884 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front starting to crack + perish.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

scratches on drivers side windscreen.

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm joint.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 170,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating + offside front (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front starting to crack + perish.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner pads starting to wear thin .

scratches on drivers side windscreen.

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm joint.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 160,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 23 Jan 2017 160,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end pinch bolt (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 13 Feb 2016 153,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 153,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,253 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 137,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,867 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on indicating a fault

n/s/r top hub bush has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2012 125,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on indicating a fault

n/s/r top hub bush has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,699 miles

under body covered in plastic trim

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,836 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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FA05 AYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA05 AYX, 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 FA05 AYX registered?

FA05 AYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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