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RA05 LAE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,395 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light on

flexi brake hoses are perished and cracked

front brake discs are worn

suspension bushes and gaitors are perished

Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,395 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

flexi brake hoses are perished and cracked

front brake discs are worn

suspension bushes and gaitors are perished

Fail 25 Jul 2019 94,166 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

flexi brake hoses are perished and cracked

front brake discs are worn

suspension bushes and gaitors are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,514 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing more on outer edges

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,034 miles

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

no measurable smoke detected on smoke test

Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,034 miles

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

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

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

no measurable smoke detected on smoke test

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,582 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 LAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAE, 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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RA05 LAE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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