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PL05 UHN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,775 mi
Last recorded151,775 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 151,775 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 150,233 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 150,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 134,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 134,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,296 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 105,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,442 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,579 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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PL05 UHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PL05 UHN, 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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What year was PL05 UHN registered?

PL05 UHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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