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3 ELB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,717 mi
Last recorded34,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ELB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,658 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,663 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit, advise replacement asap

Pass 28 Aug 2018 21,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 18,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,900 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 11,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,844 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 9,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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3 ELB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 3 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 ELB registered?

3 ELB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is 3 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 ELB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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