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FD05 HPP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside rear outer seat belt clasp stiff to release

wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner mounting (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside rear outer seat belt clasp stiff to release

wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man light on all the time

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,629 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 53,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 47,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2009 37,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,426 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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FD05 HPP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FD05 HPP, 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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FD05 HPP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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