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FD05 HRJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. 195/55r16 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 May 2020 98,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge (195/55r16 run flat

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm outer pin/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread (195/55r16 run flat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside at brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

T.P.M.S Light illumnated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 98,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (195/55r16 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge (195/55r16 run flat

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm outer pin/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When fog lamp switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread (195/55r16 run flat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside at brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

T.P.M.S Light illumnated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 92,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 92,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 84,559 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in piston / stem detected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2018 84,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer tread (195/55r16) run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in piston / stem detected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm also worn on outer edge (195/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2017 76,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play detected in nearside front shock absorber piston when vehicle tested on skid plates

Fail 25 May 2017 76,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits! (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play detected in nearside front shock absorber piston when vehicle tested on skid plates

Pass 27 May 2016 66,257 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 48,753 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2014 32,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,394 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 14,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,102 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 12,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD05 HRJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FD05 HRJ, 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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FD05 HRJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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