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SC05 FLH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,931 mi
Last recorded138,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 FLH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,931 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 138,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 131,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ecu light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,225 miles

225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS

255/40/17 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/13

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,105 miles

OFF SIDE REAR DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bonnet catch very stiff to open

warning light on dash on

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,654 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,654 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SC05 FLH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SC05 FLH, 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 SC05 FLH registered?

SC05 FLH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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