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RCH 245M

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,275 mi
Last recorded136,275 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 245M
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 136,275 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,509 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,070 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,388 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,961 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 116,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 116,694 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,215 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2017 115,066 miles

Off side front tyre rubber deteriorating.

Rust on front brake discs.

Fail 19 May 2017 115,065 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,226 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 84,285 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,107 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 40,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,412 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,201 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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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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What year was RCH 245M registered?

RCH 245M is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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