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BL05 BFY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,026 mi
Last recorded182,026 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 182,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 179,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 176,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 167,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 158,779 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 144,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 137,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 137,223 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 130,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,527 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,606 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,250 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2011 73,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,240 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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BL05 BFY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL05 BFY, 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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BL05 BFY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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