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SP05 KRO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,926 mi
Last recorded104,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,926 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and attachments (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,513 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,524 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,109 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front road tryes are deteriorating

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water inside light unit (1.7.5a)

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

WARNING: Major oil leak from engine

WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system

Pass 25 Oct 2014 63,838 miles

advise borth sides front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,258 miles

advise oil leak

advise under shields fitted inspection limited and offside rear damaged.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,169 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,452 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SP05 KRO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 KRO, 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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SP05 KRO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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