MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in top left corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre side wall ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
wind screen washers weak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner bush worn / has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear abs ring on drive shaft showing signs of rubbing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
TPS lamp on dash board
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake wear warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
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)
crack on passengers side of windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF55 ZHM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 RF55 ZHM, 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 RF55 ZHM registered?
RF55 ZHM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.
Is RF55 ZHM safe to buy?
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