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RK05 TYZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 TYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,840 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,014 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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RK05 TYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK05 TYZ, 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 RK05 TYZ registered?

RK05 TYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RK05 TYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 TYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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