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BP05 OBM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,686 mi
Last recorded147,686 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 OBM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 147,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 147,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake light is on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,301 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,262 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,250 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 21 Jan 2013 51,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,618 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 38,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,715 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,024 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BP05 OBM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP05 OBM, 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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BP05 OBM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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