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VK05 UOP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UOP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,837 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,837 miles

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

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

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

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 UOP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP?

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What year was VK05 UOP registered?

VK05 UOP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is VK05 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 UOP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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