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SL05 NCX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 90,686 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 0mm ,center close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,648 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,278 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 50,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,840 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 15,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,723 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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SL05 NCX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SL05 NCX, 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 SL05 NCX registered?

SL05 NCX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SL05 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 NCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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