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MH05 AVG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,502 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,643 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON ALL EDGES

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,701 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 AVG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG, 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

How do I check the history of MH05 AVG?

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What year was MH05 AVG registered?

MH05 AVG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MH05 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 AVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH05 AVG have outstanding finance?

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