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HK05 JMO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

112,541 mi
Last recorded112,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 112,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 107,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 97,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,556 miles

Brakes ; Brake pads worn thin , 2 - 3 mm , n/s/r & o/s/r

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 13 % , o/s lower performance

Drivers view ; Windscreen cracked o/s lower corner , crack may expand ?

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; Oil leak ?

Note ; Noise during parking brake performance test

Registration ; Front number plate damaged

Tyres ; Object in centre tread , o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,140 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in offside front tyre (not leaking).

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 May 2011 26,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,308 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2008 17,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HK05 JMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HK05 JMO, 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 HK05 JMO registered?

HK05 JMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HK05 JMO safe to buy?

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