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AJ05 UDM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,567 mi
Last recorded131,567 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UDM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,941 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 119,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,409 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 85,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,819 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 UDM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ05 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

AJ05 UDM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 UDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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