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MH05 AVE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,317 mi
Last recorded141,317 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 135,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 129,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,847 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 122,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear pad sensor brocken

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,437 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 AVE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AVE, 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 MH05 AVE registered?

MH05 AVE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MH05 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 AVE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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