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PJ55 KWD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 KWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 158,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 158,336 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 153,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses, passenger rear worst (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear rear brake anti rattle clips missing

Fail 13 Aug 2021 153,793 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses, passenger rear worst (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear rear brake anti rattle clips missing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 150,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,555 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,914 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,914 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,126 miles

full body undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,676 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 KWD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PJ55 KWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 KWD registered?

PJ55 KWD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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