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HT05 SVE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 SVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,604 miles

Both front and N/S rear tyres wearing low.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Heavy perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 84,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,150 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,644 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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HT05 SVE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HT05 SVE, 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 HT05 SVE registered?

HT05 SVE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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