MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s almost worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs deteriorating
slight damage to windscreen
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
no spare
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
no spare
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 HMX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 OV05 HMX, 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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OV05 HMX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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