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MF05 XOZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,843 mi
Last recorded66,843 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 66,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Emissions test aborted (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 64,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 53,886 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 47,751 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 47,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 44,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,422 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,980 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,598 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 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

MF05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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