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SB05 RLZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,782 mi
Last recorded145,782 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 145,782 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 145,782 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,698 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 107,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 88,498 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,697 miles

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

front and rear indicators discoloured

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,697 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front and rear indicators discoloured

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,412 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,753 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SB05 RLZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB05 RLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 RLZ registered?

SB05 RLZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SB05 RLZ safe to buy?

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