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VN05 GGX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 128,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 112,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,414 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,454 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,149 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 GGX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

VN05 GGX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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