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ML05 SVT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 SVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 140,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 135,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 128,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 113,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front indicators fading to white light

undertrays fitted to vehicle

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,030 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 107,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,070 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,166 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,940 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 SVT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML05 SVT, 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 ML05 SVT registered?

ML05 SVT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is ML05 SVT safe to buy?

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