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ST54 VZO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 VZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,313 miles

O/S/R brake disc inner face swept area reduced by corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,162 miles

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

offside rear brake disc scored on inside advise

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre, is NOT a Run Flat Tyre.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,384 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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ST54 VZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST54 VZO, 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 ST54 VZO registered?

ST54 VZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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