MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PJ05 LUP safe to buy?
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