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RJ55 VBX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,779 mi
Last recorded177,779 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 177,779 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 175,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 174,217 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 171,951 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 171,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 164,308 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 157,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 147,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 138,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,460 miles

Both sides front brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,419 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 64,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,468 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pad wear getting low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,117 miles

both front tyres low on edges

power steering pipes damp

stone chip windscreen

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 VBX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

RJ55 VBX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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