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PX05 HYW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,721 mi
Last recorded66,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 66,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,040 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 62,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 55,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,073 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,978 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 41,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 38,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 9 Jan 2016 38,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 26,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 26,319 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 8,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PX05 HYW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PX05 HYW, 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 PX05 HYW registered?

PX05 HYW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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