MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
tpms lamp on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
tpms lamp on
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
tpms lamp on
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
tpms lamp on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
headlamp washers inoperative
steel brake pipes corroded
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
headlamp washers inoperative
steel brake pipes corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
steel brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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FV05 EDJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 FV05 EDJ, 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 FV05 EDJ registered?
FV05 EDJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2005.
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