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SC05 HSK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,459 mi
Last recorded157,459 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HSK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 157,459 miles

car has been under-sealed

under-tray fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 157,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

car has been under-sealed

under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 155,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

MAJOR OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 130,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 109,767 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 87,829 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,103 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 HSK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

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

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