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ND55 RBF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,731 mi
Last recorded136,731 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 RBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,731 miles

rear subframe rusting heavily

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,177 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,975 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 117,901 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both rear (4.4.4 (a))

Front indicators staying on with front lamps

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,934 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,081 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,868 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,072 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,760 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,309 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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ND55 RBF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ND55 RBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND55 RBF registered?

ND55 RBF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is ND55 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 RBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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