2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · F13 BBY
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 388,426 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 388,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F13 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 388,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F13 BBY 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 (F13 BBY) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F13 BBY Mileage History
- 12/10/2022311,231 mi
- 20/10/2023331,476 mi+20,245 mi
- 08/10/2024348,190 mi+16,714 mi
- 01/10/2025369,310 mi+21,120 mi
- 15/10/2026388,426 mi+19,116 mi
Average of roughly 19,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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