MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
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
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)
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
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.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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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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MIG 3890 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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