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VA05 BKD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,181 mi
Last recorded184,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 BKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 184,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 184,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 179,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 179,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 173,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,816 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,816 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 160,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components + oil leak behind tray

Pass 23 Mar 2021 151,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 23 Mar 2021 151,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Nov 2020 150,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light illuminated on dash (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear damage to door and C post

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

Rear back box heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

light malfunction light illuminated but all lights working

Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 142,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,938 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 134,936 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

front n/s tyre low

rear o/s/ tyre low

Pass 6 Apr 2015 101,910 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit .......

engine management lamp on .......

o/s/r outer brake pad very low .......

rear brake discs worn .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

when turning wheels from lock to lock with engine not running,sometimes fluid leaks from power steering fluid bottle cap,bottle possibly over filled

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,170 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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VA05 BKD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA05 BKD, 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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VA05 BKD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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