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RE05 ZGH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,580 mi
Last recorded123,580 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZGH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,580 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear diff rubber coupling perished

Fail 11 Nov 2017 123,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust clamp cracked but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear diff rubber coupling perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,833 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

small cuts in rear tyres

Fail 8 Nov 2016 115,831 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2015 110,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,951 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,483 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,757 miles

1/ both rear tyres at legal limits 2/ slight play in n/s rear suspension mounting bushs

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,923 miles

1. Rear tyres wearing low and treads starting to buldge. 2. Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,154 miles

plastic covers under car and on sills

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,391 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,214 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 ZGH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 RE05 ZGH, 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 RE05 ZGH registered?

RE05 ZGH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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