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RJ55 CPV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,240 mi
Last recorded155,240 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,240 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,316 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 133,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,036 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 92,036 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 85,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 80,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,398 miles

both front tyres slightly low on tread on very outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,013 miles

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

traction control light on and as from January 2013 this will become part of the MOT and fail for being on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,107 miles

traction control warning light on and as from 2012 this will fail an mot

Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,122 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,555 miles

all door handles sticking

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,586 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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RJ55 CPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJ55 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

RJ55 CPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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