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MJ55 WJD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,600 mi
Last recorded183,600 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 WJD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 183,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction object on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 183,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings detached from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction object on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 178,869 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F and N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 174,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 168,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 168,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 161,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 155,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 128,871 miles

front tyres worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,647 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 109,422 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread

Fail 17 Oct 2012 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Oct 2011 101,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,558 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WJD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ55 WJD, 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 WJD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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