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AJ55 TZN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

213,041 mi
Last recorded213,041 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 213,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 205,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 205,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 203,221 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame mounting brackets - corroded

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 198,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded - heavily in places

Fail 11 Dec 2021 198,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded - heavily in places

Pass 19 Dec 2020 194,834 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 193,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 193,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner braiding exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn upper most tie bar has play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner braiding exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 187,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 187,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 173,412 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 173,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 165,623 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 165,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 157,205 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to limit

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,706 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Dec 2014 148,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,945 miles

nearside front shock absorber deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front shock absorber deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,793 miles

near side rear tyre close to limits

numerous chips on windscreen not to excess

Fail 1 Dec 2012 128,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre close to limits

numerous chips on windscreen not to excess

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,652 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,852 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,328 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,486 miles

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

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

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 TZN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZN, 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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AJ55 TZN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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