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RA55 KPL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,437 mi
Last recorded166,437 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,904 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 150,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 138,354 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 138,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper/ hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handbrake low effort

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,464 miles

offside headlight image weak ....... bulb in wrong ????

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,627 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 94,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,552 miles

Crack evident in front number plate.

Offside front scuff plate:plastic cover damaged.

Rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,695 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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RA55 KPL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RA55 KPL, 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 RA55 KPL registered?

RA55 KPL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is RA55 KPL safe to buy?

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