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RK55 UXO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 UXO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2023 122,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,572 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,359 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,238 miles

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

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

both front tyres treads cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,921 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front tyres treads cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,357 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,581 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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 UXO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

RK55 UXO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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