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MF05 VXK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VXK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,152 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,531 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,137 miles

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front, uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield damaged, fouling exhaust

rear pads appear quite low

slight oil leak side of engine

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,466 miles

Oil leak

engine managiment light on

Pass 13 May 2014 48,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 40,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 40,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 32,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,400 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 21,400 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,328 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 VXK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF05 VXK, 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 MF05 VXK registered?

MF05 VXK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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