MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front strut top brace bolt missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed almost through to cords (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front strut brace not bolted to strut - bolt is missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect whatsoever
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake efficiency only just met , parking brake requires adjustment or repair
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW05 CFU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MW05 CFU, 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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MW05 CFU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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