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MT05 PDO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,298 miles

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed Filter bolted to exhaust pipe end. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No lamps working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,303 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,753 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 78,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,671 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,885 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,758 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,979 miles

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

child seat/under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 34,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,702 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

undertray fitted to the car, unable to inspect under vehicle fully

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,541 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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MT05 PDO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MT05 PDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT05 PDO registered?

MT05 PDO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is MT05 PDO safe to buy?

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