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RJ55 LJL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 123,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,771 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 108,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake light on

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,116 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,214 miles

10mm stonechip in zone "A" of front screen

brake warning light on

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

outer tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,515 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,174 miles

front brake disc pads worn low

stonechip in zone "A" of front screen (10mm max size)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,788 miles

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

nearside front tyre outer tread wearing low

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 LJL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJL, 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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What year was RJ55 LJL registered?

RJ55 LJL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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