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SM05 UBF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inner and outer (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inner and outer (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy shoulder wear

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

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

Offside Rear tyre losing air

all tyres inflated before test

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 41,089 miles

All four tyres worn on edges and perished.

Brake pipe ends greased.

Front discs have corrosion on faces.

Rear brake discs have corrosion and pitting.

Rear wiper missing.

o/s/f brake flexi cracked and starting to perish.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,063 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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SM05 UBF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM05 UBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 UBF registered?

SM05 UBF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SM05 UBF safe to buy?

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