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RK05 UGZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,428 mi
Last recorded162,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 162,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 149,550 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 141,460 miles

both front brake hoses perished

rear indicators pale

Fail 9 May 2016 141,460 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

rear indicators pale

Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,329 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 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGZ, 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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RK05 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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