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MF05 FWD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,364 mi
Last recorded70,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,364 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,221 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,047 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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MF05 FWD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF05 FWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 FWD registered?

MF05 FWD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MF05 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 FWD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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