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PF05 VCK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,195 mi
Last recorded198,195 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 198,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 196,599 miles

Both front & N/S/R brake pipes corroded under plastic sheathing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 195,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 193,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 199,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 190,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 187,958 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 186,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 184,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 180,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 180,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 170,879 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 170,862 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 158,181 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear seat belt webbing marked ?

o/s/r outer brake pad lowish

Pass 14 May 2014 144,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 136,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 128,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,999 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,070 miles

Front 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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PF05 VCK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCK, 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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PF05 VCK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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