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RA05 FLN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,962 mi
Last recorded126,962 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 126,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S,N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,568 miles

rear parking sensors faulty

tyre pressure light indicates a fault

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,566 miles

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

rear parking sensors faulty

tyre pressure light indicates a fault

Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,236 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,288 miles
Fail 29 May 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,092 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,915 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)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,928 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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RA05 FLN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

RA05 FLN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is RA05 FLN safe to buy?

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