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PE05 RLU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 RLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside rear of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing a full inspection of subframe and suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,512 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 118,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe/ rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe/ rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 111,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

bonded suspension deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

slight play lower ball joints

Fail 18 Jun 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

bonded suspension deteriorating

flexys deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,225 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 107,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 104,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,231 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,520 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,816 miles

airbag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,347 miles

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

car fitted with gas tank in rear boot

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

car fitted with gas tank in rear boot

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 7 May 2011 66,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise note. the outer sill on the nearside both front and rear jacking blocks are missing from the sill

Pass 19 May 2010 54,245 miles

ADVISE NOTE. REAR NEARSIDE RUBBER JACKING BLOCK FROM SILL IS MISSING ?

ADVISE. THE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD AREA BUT NOT EXCEEDING 25MM OR 10% OF THE WIDTH

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 13 May 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 18,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,101 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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PE05 RLU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE05 RLU, 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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PE05 RLU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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