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PJ05 LTE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,340 mi
Last recorded135,340 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged & de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm inner bush. Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged & de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,231 miles

front brake hoses

front tyres low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,404 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,705 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,707 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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PJ05 LTE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PJ05 LTE, 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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PJ05 LTE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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