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DA05 XJP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,594 mi
Last recorded127,594 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XJP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 116,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,024 miles

all four tyres low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 89,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,434 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

all tyres worn near limit

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,876 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 30 Jun 2010 41,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,787 miles

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

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

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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DA05 XJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA05 XJP, 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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DA05 XJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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