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221,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing /cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose has light cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose has light cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Differential very noisy
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Differential very noisy
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside section (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake lines look swollen and corroded, plastic coated.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust hangers broken, exhaust laying on lateral support bar.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake lines look swollen and corroded, plastic coated.
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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RJ55 VYE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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