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AS05 AJS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 AJS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 136,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 131,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 129,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 128,518 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 128,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 123,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch release bearing worn

Fail 10 May 2017 123,408 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch release bearing worn

Pass 13 May 2016 118,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 118,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,301 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 17 Mar 2014 156,618 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 156,618 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 145,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,897 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,881 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 89,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,163 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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AS05 AJS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AS05 AJS, 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 AS05 AJS registered?

AS05 AJS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AS05 AJS safe to buy?

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