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RJ55 KPK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 KPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,996 miles

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

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

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear can before silencer slight leak beside weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated cannot find any punctures/cracked rim. 225/40/18 92y xl. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92y xl. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 118,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 114,612 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,124 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit and bald on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside repeater loose

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 100,874 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

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

Both front tyres worn close to limit and bald on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside repeater loose

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 93,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,160 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KPK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KPK, 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 KPK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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