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RJ05 CKL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 136,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 136,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 125,555 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 114,660 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 103,350 miles

front brake hoses perished/front wiper blades noisey/rear discs & pads in poor condition

Fail 27 Dec 2012 103,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake hoses perished/front wiper blades noisey/rear discs & pads in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,220 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,545 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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RJ05 CKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ05 CKL, 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 RJ05 CKL registered?

RJ05 CKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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