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SY05 OJK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,427 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,216 miles

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

oil fouling

Fail 9 Aug 2014 59,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil fouling

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,473 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 May 2012 47,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 May 2011 38,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 32,843 miles

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

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

washers weak

Fail 13 May 2010 32,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

washers weak

Pass 13 May 2009 26,322 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 26,322 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,794 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,010 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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SY05 OJK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY05 OJK, 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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SY05 OJK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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