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S44 MVP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

240,076 mi
Last recorded240,076 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 MVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 240,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 208,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 175,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,838 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,548 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2013 47,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,985 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,282 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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S44 MVP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S44 MVP, 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 S44 MVP registered?

S44 MVP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is S44 MVP safe to buy?

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