MOT Status
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136,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Off side front tyre rubber deteriorating.
Rust on front brake discs.
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Off side front tyre rubber deteriorating.
Rust on front brake discs.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted obstructing some views
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RCH 245M is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 RCH 245M, 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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RCH 245M is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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