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VN05 XJF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,438 mi
Last recorded165,438 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 158,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 158,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,278 miles

MO (Mercedes Original) tyre fitted to NSR.

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, fluid bottles not clear, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pipe covered in fluid, unable to confirm leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 125,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 124,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,237 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 May 2015 107,089 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside fornt and offside rear brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 29 May 2014 98,257 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 27 May 2014 98,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 May 2013 90,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front washer jets are poorly spraying the screen advise

front tyre size 205 50 17 91 w rsc run flat

fuel light on

nsf tyre is a mud and snow type tyre

rear tyre size 225 45 17 91 w rsc run flat

rear washer jet is blocked

Fail 9 May 2013 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front washer jets are poorly spraying the screen advise

front tyre size 205 50 17 91 w rsc run flat

nsf tyre is a mud and snow type tyre

rear tyre size 225 45 17 91 w rsc run flat

rear washer jet is blocked

Pass 11 May 2012 81,402 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is indicating a fault,this will be a failure next M O T

Pass 12 May 2011 76,535 miles

both front door inner handles missing but doors can still be opened from inside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,324 miles

Nearside Front 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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VN05 XJF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

VN05 XJF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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