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MK05 OME

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,045 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,770 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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MK05 OME is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK05 OME, 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 MK05 OME registered?

MK05 OME is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MK05 OME safe to buy?

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