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LV05 YTJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,175 mi
Last recorded59,175 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 55,520 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,047 miles

all flexible brake hoses perished/hard

all suspension bushes slightly perished

both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f, o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

rear indicators slightly discoloured

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various under trays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2021 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front end (1.1.11 (c))

all flexible brake hoses perished/hard

all suspension bushes slightly perished

both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f, o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

rear indicators slightly discoloured

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various under trays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 296,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,721 miles

CHILD SEAT N/S/R

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 19,089 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV05 YTJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV05 YTJ, 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 LV05 YTJ registered?

LV05 YTJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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