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VN05 FEO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,459 mi
Last recorded145,459 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 145,459 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 145,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,525 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 138,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

noise from offside rear brake backplate

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,458 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear slight rust on under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General condition of under body slightly corroded on the rear.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,548 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front/rear discs worn/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,773 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,546 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 44,546 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 19 May 2008 33,683 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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VN05 FEO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN05 FEO, 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 VN05 FEO registered?

VN05 FEO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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