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R60 ABO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,561 mi
Last recorded88,561 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 ABO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 88,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,482 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,482 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper retaining bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,428 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,818 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,828 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,494 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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R60 ABO 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 90.5%.

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 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 R60 ABO, 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 R60 ABO registered?

R60 ABO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is R60 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 ABO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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