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FV05 EEH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EEH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 137,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,295 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,505 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,758 miles

ADV NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMASGE BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 76,521 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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FV05 EEH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV05 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

FV05 EEH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 EEH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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