2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF05 GPX
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2005. Recorded mileage 277,027 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF05 GPX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 277,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 GPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (RF05 GPX) between April 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RF05 GPX Mileage History
- 30/04/200840,422 mi
- 06/05/200957,146 mi+16,724 mi
- 19/05/201076,405 mi+19,259 mi
- 27/05/201193,746 mi+17,341 mi
- 24/05/2012112,436 mi+18,690 mi
- 31/05/2012112,876 mi+440 mi
- 20/05/2013129,314 mi+16,438 mi
- 02/05/2014146,039 mi+16,725 mi
- 27/05/2015161,171 mi+15,132 mi
- 01/08/2016173,831 mi+12,660 mi
- 03/08/2016173,835 mi+4 mi
- 01/08/2017188,928 mi+15,093 mi
- 13/08/2018200,997 mi+12,069 mi
- 21/08/2018201,004 mi+7 mi
- 12/08/2019212,997 mi+11,993 mi
- 13/08/2019212,998 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2020226,643 mi+13,645 mi
- 10/08/2021241,281 mi+14,638 mi
- 22/08/2022251,044 mi+9,763 mi
- 16/08/2023259,132 mi+8,088 mi
- 20/08/2024266,641 mi+7,509 mi
- 06/09/2024266,654 mi+13 mi
- 02/09/2025277,027 mi+10,373 mi
Average of roughly 13,644 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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