MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,472 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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VE05 FMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.
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