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PJ55 AUX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,949 mi
Last recorded151,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AUX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 151,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 151,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 147,495 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 141,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 141,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 130,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2022 130,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering and suspension to be rechecked ; after spring replaced

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,703 miles

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

R/h front flexible brake hose staring to perish.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement -wheel bearing not tested. (3.5.1k)

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

R/h front flexible brake hose staring to perish.

Rear discs badly corroded,new needed with pads.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,457 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,303 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,603 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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PJ55 AUX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ55 AUX, 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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PJ55 AUX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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