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NL05 SJV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,755 mi
Last recorded117,755 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 SJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 117,755 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 113,483 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

both front brake pads getting low approx 2mm left?

both front flexible hoses slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,204 miles

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

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

front side windows tinted

side windows tinted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 99,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front side windows tinted

side windows tinted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,200 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,193 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,594 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 56,966 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2008 49,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,250 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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NL05 SJV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL05 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL05 SJV registered?

NL05 SJV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 SJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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