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RJ55 LWG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 52,734 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 52,705 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 42,195 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake wear light on

Fail 10 May 2021 42,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake wear light on

Pass 13 May 2020 39,168 miles

both rear tyres perishing between treads ..........

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 32,630 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 32,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 25,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,794 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 5,429 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 5,074 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

service light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,515 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have surface rust

nearside and offside rear brake discs have surface rust

nearside front tyre has cut in tread near side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2009 3,725 miles

nearside front brake hose sighty pig tailed

nearside rear brake disc has surface rust outter face

Pass 26 Sep 2008 2,633 miles

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

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 LWG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

RJ55 LWG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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