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RN05 LUH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 88,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 81,670 miles

both nearside and offside

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,829 miles

exhaust smokey

rear both tyres inner edges worn

tracking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust smokey

rear both tyres inner edges worn

tracking

Pass 25 Oct 2015 70,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2015 70,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside not working (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,710 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper blade smearing slighty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

key fob not locking in egnition

Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,266 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,365 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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RN05 LUH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN05 LUH, 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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RN05 LUH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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