MOT Status
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104,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
objects hanging from mirror
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front inner brake pads appear close to limit,recommend further investigation.
n/s/f brake pads appear on legal limit,recommend further investigation.
n/s/r brake pads wearing thin.
n/s/r upper suspension arm,inner mounting bush deteriorated with play.
o/s/r tyre wearing thin.
oil leak
parking brake effort on the minimum 16%.
n/s and o/s/r upper suspension arm,inner bushes have slight movement.
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.
air bag light on dash.
both front flexi brake pipes splitting.
chip in windscreen (zone b).
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge (border pass).
Air bag warning light on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Air bag warning light on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 RF05 FVC, 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 RF05 FVC registered?
RF05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is RF05 FVC safe to buy?
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