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VN05 XCT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XCT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,351 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper brake pad retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,146 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper upper suspension arm inner bushing slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

under vehicle covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 2 May 2019 66,810 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,158 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 May 2017 53,229 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,882 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 17,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,055 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 XCT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN05 XCT, 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

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What year was VN05 XCT registered?

VN05 XCT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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