2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · EG05 JKU
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 155,456 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EG05 JKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 155,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EG05 JKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (EG05 JKU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EG05 JKU Mileage History
- 14/01/2023126,336 mi
- 16/01/2024138,161 mi+11,825 mi
- 16/01/2025148,429 mi+10,268 mi
- 16/01/2025148,429 mi
- 19/01/2026155,456 mi+7,027 mi
Average of roughly 9,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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