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PE05 FGO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 FGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 170,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

damage front number plate

rear brake discs worn/poor condition

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm fail limit

Fail 3 Feb 2015 170,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

damage front number plate

rear brake discs worn/poor condition

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm fail limit

Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 86,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,155 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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PE05 FGO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PE05 FGO, 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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What year was PE05 FGO registered?

PE05 FGO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is PE05 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 FGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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