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2005 BMW 1 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW05BMY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,215 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026 10 Jun 202613 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,418 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,121 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,646 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024 10 Jun 202621 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,086 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2023 10 Jun 202630 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,061 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,582 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,615 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020 10 Jun 202626 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,554 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,216 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,327 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,053 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 10 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,575 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,495 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 10 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,530 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 10 Jun 202610 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,057 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011 10 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,190 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 10 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,365 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,387 MI
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SW05BMY was registered on 2005-05-06
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