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RK55 TZG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,450 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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RK55 TZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK55 TZG, 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 RK55 TZG registered?

RK55 TZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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