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VO05 ZZY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ZZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,324 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

front brake flexis perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2022 122,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

front brake flexis perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,084 miles

front brake flexis perished

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

traction control light on

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,935 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

traction control light on

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,125 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 2 Sep 2016 73,637 miles

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

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

tpms light stays illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 42,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,847 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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VO05 ZZY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO05 ZZY, 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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VO05 ZZY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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