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SG05 VAK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 VAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 98,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected steering arm excessive play (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected steering arm excessive play (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,321 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,877 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyre's perished

Engine management light on

Offside front body damage

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,323 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,323 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,880 miles

steering and susp slight // b.pads

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,996 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,013 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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SG05 VAK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG05 VAK, 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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SG05 VAK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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