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RE05 FYX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,307 mi
Last recorded166,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 166,307 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018

Rear suspension arm upper rear joints slight play

front and rear brake pads very low and brake discs worn

front brake hoses damaged

oil leak

rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Jul 2018

Rear suspension arm upper rear joints slight play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake pads very low and brake discs worn

front brake hoses damaged

oil leak

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 118,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 77,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,385 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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RE05 FYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE05 FYX, 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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RE05 FYX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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