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N8 NKJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,720 mi
Last recorded90,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 90,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (Cords not Exposed ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 83,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,879 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 Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,526 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,407 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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N8 NKJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N8 NKJ, 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 N8 NKJ registered?

N8 NKJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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