MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonnet support rams defective
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Hand brake effort only 17%
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Bonnet support rams defective.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Hand brake effort only just met 16%.Recomend further attention needed.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPM) showing fault !
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides, (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides to outer brake flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge cords, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (ply) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety 2nd stage part seized, (3.1 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both, (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All both sides (4). (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both, (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre pressure monitoring system show a fault.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
TPM warning on display
Various chassis / body and suspension components corroded,
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
TPM warning on display
Various chassis / body and suspension components corroded,
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Corroded, (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water to w/screen,,,Wipers NOT Checked. (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various around outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Corroded, (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))
TPM Warning on display
Various chassis/body and suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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 worn on inner edge
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn edges
Wipers starting to smear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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NU05 LRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 NU05 LRF, 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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NU05 LRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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