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RF05 KPV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,727 mi
Last recorded135,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,727 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,706 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Oct 2016 131,602 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,934 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,020 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,020 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,988 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,988 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 102,749 miles

front discs poor

tration control light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,037 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

Pass 19 May 2008 38,208 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit and bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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 KPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPV, 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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RF05 KPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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