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HX05 VCW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,669 mi
Last recorded194,669 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VCW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 194,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 194,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached fixings not tight excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 180,362 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 180,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,417 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 144,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 127,017 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,016 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2013 83,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,706 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,905 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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HX05 VCW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel 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 HX05 VCW, 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 HX05 VCW registered?

HX05 VCW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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