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RJ55 TWY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,739 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 63,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,110 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 58,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 45,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,101 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,009 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,193 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,418 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

steering has slight play in column

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,197 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,689 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 15,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,278 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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RJ55 TWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ55 TWY, 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 RJ55 TWY registered?

RJ55 TWY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is RJ55 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 TWY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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