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MA05 DYB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,485 mi
Last recorded136,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,485 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,956 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,239 miles

nsr tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,046 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

offside rear tyre just on 1.6mm limit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,238 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing off outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,163 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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MA05 DYB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MA05 DYB, 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 MA05 DYB registered?

MA05 DYB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 DYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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