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RN55 AYS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,906 mi
Last recorded205,906 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 AYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 205,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 205,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 194,057 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seaping

front brake hoses slightly perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 178,728 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake sensor fowling wheel advise attention

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on,on dash advise attention

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 169,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 161,859 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 142,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 124,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 124,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2009 103,171 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,711 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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RN55 AYS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN55 AYS, 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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RN55 AYS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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