MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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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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