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FE05 AAU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 122,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding service brake (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,529 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 121,529 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 115,366 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 May 2015 103,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2014 95,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 77,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,488 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,769 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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FE05 AAU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FE05 AAU, 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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What year was FE05 AAU registered?

FE05 AAU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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