MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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RK05 VPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VPV, 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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How do I check the history of RK05 VPV?
You can check the full history of RK05 VPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RK05 VPV registered?
RK05 VPV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.
Is RK05 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK05 VPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RK05 VPV have outstanding finance?
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