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NJ05 JGX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 JGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,864 miles

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

near side front tyer has cut on side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,864 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,785 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear outter edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise nearside front tyre wear outter edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,278 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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NJ05 JGX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ05 JGX, 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 NJ05 JGX registered?

NJ05 JGX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is NJ05 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 JGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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