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FD05 NBZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,182 mi
Last recorded176,182 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 176,182 miles

wipers poor

OVERHEATING

brake pipes rusty

drive belt damaged

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

suspension very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2022 169,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 162,723 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 162,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

overheats

Pass 23 Mar 2020 156,696 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 119,567 miles

both rear inner hub bushes weak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,227 miles

both rear upper hub bushes weak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 107,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,366 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,497 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 53,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,694 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,851 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,622 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 NBZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD05 NBZ, 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 FD05 NBZ registered?

FD05 NBZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is FD05 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 NBZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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