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RF05 GPX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

277,027 mi
Last recorded277,027 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 277,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bush slight play

both front indicators

corrosion

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2024 266,654 miles

corrosion

oil leak

windscreen condition

Fail 20 Aug 2024 266,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn smooth, small cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 259,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing condition

heat shiled insecure rear

Pass 22 Aug 2022 251,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 241,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 226,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 212,998 miles

EML On at time of test

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 212,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam bulb also fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

EML On at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 201,004 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 200,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 188,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Slight movement in O/S & N/S Rear hub lower bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 173,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 173,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 161,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 146,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 129,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 112,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 93,746 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 76,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,146 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.plastic trim covering outer sills ,unable to fully check outer sills.3.plastic trim covering floor pan,unable to fully check brake or fuel pipes.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,422 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

windscreen washers weak.

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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RF05 GPX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RF05 GPX, 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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RF05 GPX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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