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BMZ 1189

2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto48,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1189
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Brabus Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,423 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

intercooler loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

intercooler loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,987 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,563 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly distorted in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,249 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f coil spring rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,539 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,584 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inside of car very wet

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,389 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Brabus Auto?

Based on 3,412 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
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BMZ 1189 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Brabus Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMZ 1189, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Brabus Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster Brabus Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMZ 1189 registered?

BMZ 1189 is a 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus Auto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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