2005 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · VE05 FMG
2005 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 103,472 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE05 FMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 103,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE05 FMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (VE05 FMG) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE05 FMG Mileage History
- 03/11/202189,793 mi
- 29/10/202298,811 mi+9,018 mi
- 03/11/202298,883 mi+72 mi
- 16/10/2023103,297 mi+4,414 mi
- 23/10/2023103,472 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 6,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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