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LY54 RKK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,997 mi
Last recorded73,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 RKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,269 miles

nsf mirror cover missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,267 miles

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

front discs worn

nsf mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs lipped

wipers smeary

Fail 29 Oct 2010 34,645 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs lipped

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,391 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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LY54 RKK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY54 RKK, 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 LY54 RKK registered?

LY54 RKK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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