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MT05 BZE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,634 mi
Last recorded145,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,634 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear side panel damage.

under body component corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,634 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear side panel damage.

under body component corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 136,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,010 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underbody components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 123,421 miles

discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 123,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,652 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,174 miles

offside rear number flickers...

trace of diesel leak but dry...

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,849 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 61,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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MT05 BZE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT05 BZE, 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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MT05 BZE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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