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SV05 BXG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,333 mi
Last recorded102,333 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 102,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 102,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 92,921 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 83,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven LAZY (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed BOTH TO CALIPARS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY PITTED INSIDE (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,502 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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SV05 BXG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV05 BXG, 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 SV05 BXG registered?

SV05 BXG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is SV05 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 BXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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