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OE05 URU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 URU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 154,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer mounting broken off

both rear brake disc,s pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front headlamp poor pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 125,996 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both rear tyres on 3mm

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 125,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both front tyres on 3mm

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 113,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong both front tyres badly worn on edges

advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit

emissions to low to register on dsm

front brake discs worn

inboard brakes noisy

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,839 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers frozen

Wet test

Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,839 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers frozen

Wet test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,891 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,450 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 30 Jul 2008 35,866 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)

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

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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OE05 URU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE05 URU, 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 OE05 URU registered?

OE05 URU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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