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RJ05 CBV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 98,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 90,132 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,037 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,778 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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RJ05 CBV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CBV, 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 RJ05 CBV registered?

RJ05 CBV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 CBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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