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RN05 SYP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

147,215 mi
Last recorded147,215 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 SYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (secondary tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 142,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 130,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,335 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,390 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 114,390 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,858 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,667 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,342 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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RN05 SYP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RN05 SYP, 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 RN05 SYP registered?

RN05 SYP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is RN05 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 SYP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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