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RJ05 CXP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,773 mi
Last recorded101,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,773 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 101,773 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,071 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,954 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,122 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,687 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 58,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,192 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 33,660 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,676 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,044 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,362 miles

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)

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 CXP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

RJ05 CXP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 CXP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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