MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,529 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release cable damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release cable damaged
Emissions not tested engine mistfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic cover
Oil leak ()
plastic covers
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
plastic covers
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Oil leak
rear exhaust mount detached
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
reqs front and rear brake pad sensors
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
reqs front and rear brake pad sensors
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
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RA05 ETR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RA05 ETR, 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 RA05 ETR registered?
RA05 ETR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is RA05 ETR safe to buy?
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