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PF54 VFX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,005 mi
Last recorded90,005 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 VFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,499 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,783 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges of tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,305 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,541 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

tracking out

traction light warning on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,763 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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PF54 VFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PF54 VFX, 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 PF54 VFX registered?

PF54 VFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is PF54 VFX safe to buy?

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