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FB05 KBN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,628 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,578 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted replacement appears to be longer than the original one (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring swollen (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted replacement appears to be longer than the original one (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring swollen (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2019 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,243 miles

oil leak.

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bars (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bars (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides-approximately 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,855 miles

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

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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FB05 KBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB05 KBN, 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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FB05 KBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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