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ST05 MHN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 MHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 70,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 67,585 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 65,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 59,911 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,277 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 53,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 47,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,966 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,088 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 21,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 14,234 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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ST05 MHN 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 ST05 MHN, 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 ST05 MHN registered?

ST05 MHN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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