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VE05 FMG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 103,472 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is broken and warning lamp is on . brake pad thickness is ok

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule is slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule is slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

TPMS ON

bonnet gas struts are weak

fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is broken and warning lamp is on . brake pad thickness is ok

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule is slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule is slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

bonnet gas struts are weak

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,883 miles

Nearside poor beam image headlamp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perrished

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2022 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perrished

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,793 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,444 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,920 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,136 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 42,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,004 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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VE05 FMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE05 FMG, 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 VE05 FMG registered?

VE05 FMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is VE05 FMG safe to buy?

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