2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · VF05 ABO
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 120,947 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VF05 ABO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2023
- 120,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF05 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (VF05 ABO) between June 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
VF05 ABO Mileage History
- 05/06/200825,508 mi
- 12/06/200937,362 mi+11,854 mi
- 24/06/201044,126 mi+6,764 mi
- 24/06/201044,126 mi
- 19/05/201148,986 mi+4,860 mi
- 27/04/201257,331 mi+8,345 mi
- 03/05/201367,674 mi+10,343 mi
- 02/05/201476,039 mi+8,365 mi
- 18/05/201580,269 mi+4,230 mi
- 23/05/201688,827 mi+8,558 mi
- 27/05/201688,840 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/201794,707 mi+5,867 mi
- 25/05/2018100,999 mi+6,292 mi
- 16/07/2019107,436 mi+6,437 mi
- 18/03/2021119,738 mi+12,302 mi
- 23/02/2023120,947 mi+1,209 mi
- 09/03/2023120,947 mi
Average of roughly 6,467 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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