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RF05 HWG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 153,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 146,028 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,608 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (also worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF tyre non run flat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,107 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,276 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,965 miles

Movement in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Movement in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,667 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,532 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,528 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,117 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,447 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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RF05 HWG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

RF05 HWG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is RF05 HWG safe to buy?

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