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NU05 LRF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,117 mi
Last recorded195,117 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 195,117 miles

Front Bonnet support rams defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hand brake effort only 17%

Fail 17 Feb 2025 195,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet support rams defective.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Hand brake effort only just met 16%.Recomend further attention needed.

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPM) showing fault !

Pass 26 Feb 2024 176,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 176,136 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 176,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides, (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides to outer brake flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (ply) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety 2nd stage part seized, (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both, (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All both sides (4). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both, (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre pressure monitoring system show a fault.

Pass 24 Sep 2022 149,719 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

TPM warning on display

Various chassis / body and suspension components corroded,

Fail 23 Sep 2022 149,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

TPM warning on display

Various chassis / body and suspension components corroded,

Fail 26 Aug 2022 149,719 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Corroded, (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water to w/screen,,,Wipers NOT Checked. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various around outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Corroded, (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))

TPM Warning on display

Various chassis/body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,206 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,007 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,214 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,214 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,475 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,202 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,464 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,287 miles

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

Both front tyres worn edges

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 31,941 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NU05 LRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU05 LRF, 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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NU05 LRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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