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NL05 ZBO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,284 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear ​​Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Jan 2026 148,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear ​​Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2025 139,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 118,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 103,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,672 miles

both front rubber brake pipes have age cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,918 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,046 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,046 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,554 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,687 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,006 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,886 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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NL05 ZBO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NL05 ZBO, 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 NL05 ZBO registered?

NL05 ZBO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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