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UNZ 7661

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNZ 7661
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 108,908 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,259 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 70,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,171 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,844 miles

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

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

all tyres are seperating betwwen the treades,nail in off side rear tyre.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,840 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres are seperating betwwen the treades,nail in off side rear tyre.

oil leaking from oil filter housing.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,938 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,307 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 25,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 19,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,482 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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UNZ 7661 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UNZ 7661, 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 UNZ 7661 registered?

UNZ 7661 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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