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RJ05 LPE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,265 mi
Last recorded92,265 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

Under shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,242 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,072 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,072 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are on the limit !

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,699 miles

front and rear no,plates do not conform to current legislation

Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,634 miles

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

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

front and rear no,plates do not conform to current legislation

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 LPE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

RJ05 LPE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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