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VK05 CHC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 CHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 wheels slightly distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,489 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 May 2012 58,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,668 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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VK05 CHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK05 CHC, 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

How do I check the history of VK05 CHC?

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What year was VK05 CHC registered?

VK05 CHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 CHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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