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MIG 3890

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,959 mi
Last recorded252,959 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 3890
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 252,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 252,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 247,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 232,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 231,244 miles

Both offside door exterior handles sticking

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside, outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 231,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Front and rear going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both offside door exterior handles sticking

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Front, nearside and offside showing blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside, outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 224,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2017 219,247 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2016 215,052 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2015 208,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 200,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 190,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 190,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 176,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 162,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 151,797 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs worn close to the limit.

damage and deterioration front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 141,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 141,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 110,709 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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MIG 3890 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 MIG 3890, 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 MIG 3890 registered?

MIG 3890 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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