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RK05 USN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,486 mi
Last recorded164,486 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 164,486 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 21 Sep 2022 159,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 156,201 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 147,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,808 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Handbrake lever little reserve

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2018 143,808 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Handbrake lever little reserve

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2017 140,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 134,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,265 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 USN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

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

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