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RN54 AYH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,009 mi
Last recorded151,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 151,009 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 151,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 145,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 134,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 134,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 124,087 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 100,301 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,598 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,479 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,360 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,112 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,058 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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RN54 AYH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN54 AYH, 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 RN54 AYH registered?

RN54 AYH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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