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NU05 VKX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,767 mi
Last recorded36,767 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 May 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,936 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2007 22,520 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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NU05 VKX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NU05 VKX, 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 NU05 VKX registered?

NU05 VKX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NU05 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 VKX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU05 VKX have outstanding finance?

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