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PG05 VUW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,709 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,353 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear parking sensore damage.

front and rea Inspection area coverd with plastice covers.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,353 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear parking sensore damage.

front and rea Inspection area coverd with plastice covers.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,906 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

air bag faulty

cut on o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

air bag faulty

cut on o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,577 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PG05 VUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG05 VUW, 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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PG05 VUW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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