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PF05 KNR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KNR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 98,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 67,626 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,978 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,322 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 38,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,851 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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PF05 KNR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PF05 KNR, 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 PF05 KNR registered?

PF05 KNR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is PF05 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 KNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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