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BJ03 MCG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 MCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,287 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,244 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,882 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 90,011 miles

vehicle is dirty

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 90,011 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle is dirty

Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,117 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)

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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BJ03 MCG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 MCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 MCG registered?

BJ03 MCG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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