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RF55 AHC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,883 mi
Last recorded140,883 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 AHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,865 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,056 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 41,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery efficiency 32%,brake fluid 3% water contamination.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,092 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RF55 AHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF55 AHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 AHC registered?

RF55 AHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is RF55 AHC safe to buy?

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