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FA05 KXJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,757 mi
Last recorded118,757 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,757 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,654 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats- unable to test seatbelts

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,667 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KXJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA05 KXJ, 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 FA05 KXJ registered?

FA05 KXJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is FA05 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 KXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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