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FV05 FXD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,163 mi
Last recorded204,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 204,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 195,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 186,460 miles

Front Brake pads low but not to MOT limits

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose has some cracks

Offside Front Brake flexi hose has some cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Off side upper suspension arm has some play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 186,460 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pads low but not to MOT limits

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose has some cracks

Offside Front Brake flexi hose has some cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Off side upper suspension arm has some play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 171,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 171,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 154,110 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 154,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 149,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,303 miles

full length floor tray fitted

oversills fitted

windscreen wipers hard

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,583 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 52,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,041 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,274 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 FXD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

FV05 FXD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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