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RF05 FVC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 104,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 160,041 miles

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,365 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 159,416 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,379 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,267 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 152,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 152,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 149,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2017 149,049 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

objects hanging from mirror

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 135,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner brake pads appear close to limit,recommend further investigation.

n/s/f brake pads appear on legal limit,recommend further investigation.

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin.

n/s/r upper suspension arm,inner mounting bush deteriorated with play.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin.

oil leak

parking brake effort on the minimum 16%.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,020 miles

n/s and o/s/r upper suspension arm,inner bushes have slight movement.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,632 miles

air bag light on dash.

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

chip in windscreen (zone b).

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge (border pass).

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,638 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Air bag warning light on dash

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,415 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,791 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,361 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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RF05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF05 FVC, 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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RF05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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