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PJ05 LUP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 145,624 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Offside Front alloy wheel outer rim damaged and tyre outer sidewall cut

power steering pipes damp

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Fail 9 Oct 2020 145,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Nearside Front suspention arm (rear arm ) slight movement in ball joint

Offside Front alloy wheel outer rim damaged and tyre outer sidewall cut

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

handbrake travel high

power steering pipes damp

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,581 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 141,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,281 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 140,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 137,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,831 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail on rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 107,099 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,130 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 LUP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJ05 LUP, 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 PJ05 LUP registered?

PJ05 LUP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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