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SB05 EVK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 EVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,838 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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SB05 EVK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB05 EVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 EVK registered?

SB05 EVK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SB05 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 EVK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB05 EVK have outstanding finance?

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