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HK54 HWC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,453 mi
Last recorded136,453 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 HWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door central locking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear w/blade

Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,960 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door central locking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear w/blade

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,992 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 10,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,120 miles

bonnet catch faulty ADVISE ATTENTION for repair

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

park brake warning light staying on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 94,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet catch faulty ADVISE ATTENTION for repair

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

park brake warning light staying on

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,763 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perrished, n/s/f worse. advise replacement

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, suspect under inflation.

washer jets weak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,852 miles

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

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

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)

front brake hoses will require replacement BEFORE next MOT

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,992 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 51,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

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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HK54 HWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK54 HWC, 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 HK54 HWC registered?

HK54 HWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is HK54 HWC safe to buy?

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