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OU05 RZO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,854 mi
Last recorded108,854 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,854 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,079 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,519 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,411 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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OU05 RZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU05 RZO, 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 OU05 RZO registered?

OU05 RZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is OU05 RZO safe to buy?

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