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HNZ 2019

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 2019
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,604 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,258 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 79,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,177 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,176 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 52,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 52,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,775 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,130 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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HNZ 2019 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HNZ 2019, 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 HNZ 2019 registered?

HNZ 2019 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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