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RF05 XLV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2020 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,125 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,560 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,703 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,963 miles

brake pad wear sensor warning lamp displayed on dash pad linning ok wear indicator ok electrical fault

n/s/f headlamp mounting broke,unit secured

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,955 miles

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

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

damaged to n/s front wing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,649 miles

D.T.C. warning light on.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,583 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 XLV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

RF05 XLV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RF05 XLV safe to buy?

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