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SB05 TFJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,227 mi
Last recorded130,227 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,227 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 129,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,062 miles

General surface rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorber casings slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe + Suspension components + Brake pipes covered in underbody sealant

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 15 Oct 2020 123,062 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Nearside + Offside Brake pipe bulging (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorber casings slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe + Suspension components + Brake pipes covered in underbody sealant

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,705 miles

Offside handbrake effort just met pass requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 71,688 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,058 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing uneavenly recomend tracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,062 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,688 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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SB05 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFJ, 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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SB05 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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