MOT Status
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152,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear subframe rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BIND CAUSING PADS TO WEAR QUICKER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BIND CAUSING PADS TO WEAR QUICKER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front brake hoses cracking.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall perished.
Nearside rear tyre run-flat damage.
Rear brake discs lipped.
Rear tyres low tread.
Traction control lights on dashboard,service lights on dashboard.
Yellow warning light on dashboard.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front,rear brake pads low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Offside front bumper damage,headlamp mountings etc(headlamp still secure).
Service light on.Brake pad light on,traction control light on dashboard.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front,rear brake pads low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front bumper damage,headlamp mountings etc(headlamp still secure).
Service light on.Brake pad light on,traction control light on dashboard.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
unable to see rar springs fully/ child fitted n/s/r/ under body covered in plastic trim
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)
unable to see rar springs fully/ child fitted n/s/r/ under body covered in plastic trim
underbody covered by trims....
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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SA05 ZZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 SA05 ZZG, 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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SA05 ZZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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