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HN05 TCY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,314 mi
Last recorded150,314 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 TCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply exposed in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red srs airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre both outer edges have worn away and ply and inner casing lines showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses are cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 145,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 145,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake noise present

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,505 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,027 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,720 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,395 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 51,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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HN05 TCY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN05 TCY, 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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HN05 TCY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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