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VK05 MZE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,709 mi
Last recorded120,709 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on out edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear-most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on out edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,435 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,532 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly 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 15 Oct 2014 87,663 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,380 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,913 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MZE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK05 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

VK05 MZE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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