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SC05 HKT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,611 mi
Last recorded162,611 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,611 miles

Fuel filler cap incorrect

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 157,973 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 157,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,708 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 142,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 136,826 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Splitting in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 121,537 miles

snow tyres fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,803 miles

advise front brake pads low

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 HKT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SC05 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

SC05 HKT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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