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NC05 KYW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 KYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,582 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 157,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,438 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,040 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,037 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,115 miles

os mirror faded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 93,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os mirror faded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,437 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,848 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/f door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,912 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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NC05 KYW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NC05 KYW, 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 NC05 KYW registered?

NC05 KYW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is NC05 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 KYW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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