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MA05 RZD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,049 mi
Last recorded211,049 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 211,049 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 211,049 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 193,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 193,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,560 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 174,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 165,764 miles

Lower cover slightly loose

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

small stone chip in n/s of windscreen

tpml on

Fail 22 Feb 2022 165,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower cover slightly loose

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

small stone chip in n/s of windscreen

tpml on

Pass 26 Feb 2021 151,080 miles

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

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

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,664 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 132,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 112,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 112,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 68,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 65,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,434 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre worn on both edges - ON LIMIT

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on both edges - ON LIMIT

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,604 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,888 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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MA05 RZD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA05 RZD, 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 MA05 RZD registered?

MA05 RZD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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