MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,663 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Under tray fitted
Under tray fitted
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
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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.
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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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