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SR05 FHJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 117,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 103,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,067 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,882 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 16,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear seat belt catch is bolted on back to front.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,222 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dtc warning lamps illuminated

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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SR05 FHJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SR05 FHJ, 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 SR05 FHJ registered?

SR05 FHJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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