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EO05 ZRX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ZRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 70,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 67,699 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,671 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 2,353 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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EO05 ZRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO05 ZRX, 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 EO05 ZRX registered?

EO05 ZRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is EO05 ZRX safe to buy?

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