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MJ05 GMG

2005 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 GMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Nut missing from front joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 112,035 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever broken on nearside front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Nut missing from front joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,844 miles

corrosion underneath

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,113 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,769 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,768 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,754 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,754 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,195 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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MJ05 GMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ05 GMG, 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 MJ05 GMG registered?

MJ05 GMG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 GMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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