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RJ55 GUU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 GUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 116,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,176 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 110,174 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 9 May 2014 110,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 110,024 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,462 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

traction control light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 106,462 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

traction control light on

Pass 31 May 2012 97,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 97,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,767 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,159 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,159 miles

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

Front 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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RJ55 GUU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUU, 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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RJ55 GUU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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