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YP05 MJP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 MJP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,136 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake light stays on dashboard even when released

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,888 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

hand brake light stays on even when released

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 111,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,868 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,683 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,137 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,086 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,377 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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YP05 MJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP05 MJP, 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 YP05 MJP registered?

YP05 MJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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