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RJ55 KNY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 KNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 105,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,281 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,539 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 85,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2013 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 56,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,946 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 KNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

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

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