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RA05 NMK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,945 mi
Last recorded181,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 NMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 169,071 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 169,071 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 163,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 163,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 161,676 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,113 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are feathering on the inside part of the tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,218 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,463 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 134,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 115,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

a.both front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.both front shock absorber covers perrished

a.both front tyres slightly worn on edges

a.n/s/f valve stem leaking very slightly

a.o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

a.slight play in both rear trunion joints

a.under body very dirty

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,547 miles

a.both front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.both front shock absorber covers perrished

a.both front tyres slightly worn on edges

a.n/s/f valve stem leaking very slightly

a.o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

a.slight play in both rear trunion joints

a.under body very dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,166 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 86,611 miles

a.all tyres have cuts

a.both rear wheels buckled

a.n/s/f wheel buckled

a.slight play in both rear trunion joints

a.slight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Fail 9 May 2011 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

a.all tyres have cuts

a.both rear wheels buckled

a.n/s/f wheel buckled

a.slight play in both rear trunion joints

a.slight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 12 May 2010 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

deep cuts evident in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 May 2010 73,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

deep cuts evident in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 61,899 miles

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,925 miles

front and rear pads getting low

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 NMK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

RA05 NMK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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