MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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195/55r16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on both edges and wearing thin strong advise
rear heatshield loose
under body panels fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
195/55r16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on both edges and wearing thin strong advise
rear heatshield loose
under body panels fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 ABF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VK05 ABF, 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 VK05 ABF registered?
VK05 ABF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is VK05 ABF safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 ABF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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