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MJ55 VMA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,701 mi
Last recorded150,701 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 150,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,848 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,449 miles

exhaust smoking slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,607 miles

smoking slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2022 140,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,468 miles

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

slightly smoke.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,456 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slightly smoke.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,053 miles

slightly smoking

Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slightly smoking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,352 miles

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

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

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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MJ55 VMA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJ55 VMA, 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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MJ55 VMA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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