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RJ55 WDA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 177,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 159,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 159,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2012 105,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,278 miles

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 WDA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

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

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