MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front flexible brake hoses age cracked
both rear flexible brake hoses age cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both front flexible brake hoses age cracked
both rear flexible brake hoses age cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake light /pad warning displayed
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
traction control warning light is illuminated
air-bag light is on.
bonnet is stiff to open.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs & pads are worn.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexy hoses are deterioated.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres stamped part worn.
n/s/f tyre close to wear limit 3mm (minimum limit 1.6mm).
n/s/r parking brake readings fluctuating (up & down).
tyre pressure light is on.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
air-bag light is on.
bonnet is stiff to open.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs & pads are worn.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexy hoses are deterioated.
n/s/f tyre inner wall stamped part worn.
tyre pressure light is on.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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RJ05 BKA 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 77.8%.
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 RJ05 BKA, 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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RJ05 BKA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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