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ML05 OBN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,336 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,333 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slight seepage

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,368 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front traction control light on

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 96,368 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer motor not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Offside Front traction control light on

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,456 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,291 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,290 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn and slight scoring

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,239 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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ML05 OBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML05 OBN, 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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ML05 OBN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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