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DU05 FDJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 121,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,063 miles

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

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2024 120,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,701 miles

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 100,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 91,287 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 85,080 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2016 85,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,806 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,094 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,112 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,006 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,741 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,361 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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DU05 FDJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU05 FDJ, 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 DU05 FDJ registered?

DU05 FDJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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