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AJ55 OPS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,909 mi
Last recorded147,909 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OPS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,909 miles

BONNET STRUTS NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER SHIELD OILY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 147,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BONNET STRUTS NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER SHIELD OILY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,786 miles

Bonnet struts not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 105,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,826 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 97,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 89,575 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,758 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,731 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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AJ55 OPS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ55 OPS, 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 AJ55 OPS registered?

AJ55 OPS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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