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ST05 GLZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

exhaust bolts corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2026 71,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

exhaust bolts corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 66,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system bolts corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2025 66,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system bolts corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2024 61,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system bolts corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2024 61,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system bolts corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,210 miles

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

rear subframe heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Nov 2022 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,405 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2021 49,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,311 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,698 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 34,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,950 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Nov 2014 19,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc inner edges showing signs of rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 7,759 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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ST05 GLZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ST05 GLZ, 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 ST05 GLZ registered?

ST05 GLZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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