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MH05 AUK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,872 mi
Last recorded162,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 162,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 162,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,548 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 156,548 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 144,336 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,388 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 141,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,070 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers fit

under body covers fit

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 79,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,267 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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MH05 AUK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MH05 AUK, 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 MH05 AUK registered?

MH05 AUK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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