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RJ05 CMV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,058 mi
Last recorded206,058 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 206,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 197,227 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Aug 2025 197,226 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONTION

Pass 12 Aug 2024 187,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 177,702 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 168,439 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 168,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 150,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear outer coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 140,747 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear outer coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,562 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear lights have a product on lenses but light output is not adversely affected

Some corrosion present battery cable attachment (battery tray)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear lights have a product on lenses but light output is not adversely affected

Some corrosion present battery cable attachment (battery tray)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,365 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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RJ05 CMV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ05 CMV, 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 RJ05 CMV registered?

RJ05 CMV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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