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SW05 DWV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 DWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,663 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 116,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,240 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,902 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,686 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2017 81,220 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 14,577 miles

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

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

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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SW05 DWV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW05 DWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 DWV registered?

SW05 DWV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is SW05 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 DWV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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