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RJ55 COU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 COU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 134,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,227 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,918 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,713 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)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,030 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,148 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,439 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,436 miles

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

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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RJ55 COU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ55 COU, 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 RJ55 COU registered?

RJ55 COU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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