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AJ05 CMY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,381 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,387 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,036 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2012 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 68,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,460 miles

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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AJ05 CMY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ05 CMY, 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.

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What year was AJ05 CMY registered?

AJ05 CMY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is AJ05 CMY safe to buy?

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