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SV05 KCC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 101,382 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 101,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,078 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight covering of rust (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 95,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight covering of rust (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,041 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,957 miles

underside not fully checked (guards fitted)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,480 miles

Various stonechips on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,467 miles

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

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

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 KCC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KCC, 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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SV05 KCC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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