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SO05 CWJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 84,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,699 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount detatched

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,078 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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SO05 CWJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO05 CWJ, 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 SO05 CWJ registered?

SO05 CWJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 CWJ safe to buy?

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