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SB05 EVV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 EVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 152,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,389 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 125,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre is cracking & perishing on the outer shoulder

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 111,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,619 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

Fail 31 May 2013 100,619 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

Pass 28 May 2012 91,170 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 76,527 miles

advuse both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 61,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,389 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 EVV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EVV, 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 SB05 EVV registered?

SB05 EVV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is SB05 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 EVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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