MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under body covered in plastic trim
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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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FA05 AYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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