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DY55 RNA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,392 mi
Last recorded151,392 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RNA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 151,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 145,940 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 139,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Dec 2018 128,051 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 117,312 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 104,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cracks on all four tyre treads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,449 miles

All 4 tyres have ageing cracks

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,629 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,380 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,380 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY55 RNA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DY55 RNA, 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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DY55 RNA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is DY55 RNA safe to buy?

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