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VU05 URJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 URJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,515 miles

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,515 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 85,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,441 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,383 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

offside front tyre is on 2mm and is perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

offside front tyre is on 2mm and is perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

Pass 23 May 2012 58,317 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,478 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2010 52,612 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 45,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,027 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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VU05 URJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU05 URJ, 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 VU05 URJ registered?

VU05 URJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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