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MW05 XTH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

209,303 mi
Last recorded209,303 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XTH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 209,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 189,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 173,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 147,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 139,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,611 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,707 miles

offside rear brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,181 miles

braking effort low on off side parking brake

Fail 10 Sep 2011 75,181 miles

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

braking effort low on off side parking brake

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,019 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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MW05 XTH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MW05 XTH, 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 MW05 XTH registered?

MW05 XTH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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