MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front fog light not working .
Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
connection to front headlamp n/s melted
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
connection to front headlamp n/s melted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers smearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front wipers smearing
both front brake hoses deteriated
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RK05 VUD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RK05 VUD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RK05 VUD?
You can check the full history of RK05 VUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RK05 VUD registered?
RK05 VUD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.
Is RK05 VUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK05 VUD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RK05 VUD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK05 VUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.