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RLZ 1773

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 1773
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,661 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 100,661 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,271 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,874 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,830 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 93,830 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,833 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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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RLZ 1773 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLZ 1773, 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 RLZ 1773 registered?

RLZ 1773 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is RLZ 1773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 1773 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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