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MA05 FKE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,656 mi
Last recorded136,656 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 131,722 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disce in very poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

tpms light on

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,688 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 117,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,868 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bootlit has a dent

Fail 21 Jun 2014 85,868 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bootlit has a dent

Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,334 miles

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

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 FKE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA05 FKE, 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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MA05 FKE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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