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RF55 ZHM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 140,383 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 140,382 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 110,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,347 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,042 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,912 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 83,912 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,319 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,473 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,644 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,920 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,532 miles

crack on passengers side of windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,742 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for RF55 ZHM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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