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RL54 VNY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,817 mi
Last recorded193,817 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 VNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 193,817 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 176,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 176,792 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 162,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 162,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 150,096 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff minor oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 145,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff minor oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 142,935 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,354 miles

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

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

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

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

front tires wearing on shoulders

Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (7.1.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear middle (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

front tires wearing on shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,838 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,563 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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RL54 VNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL54 VNY, 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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RL54 VNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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