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FL05 VMG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 112,840 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to underside off vehicle,unable to check all components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,284 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,582 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,066 miles

Brake dash warning light illuminating

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,949 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to legal limits

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,915 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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FL05 VMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL05 VMG, 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 FL05 VMG registered?

FL05 VMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FL05 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 VMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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