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RY05 JVG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 JVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 114,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,835 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)

possible pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn sounds defective, however it still operates sufficiently for MOT

NSR upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play

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

OSR upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,847 miles

Horn sounds grating intermittently

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

N/S/R brake caliper dust cover missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,878 miles

Horn poor, (can still be heard by other road users at time of test)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn poor, (can still be heard by other road users at time of test)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,688 miles

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

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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RY05 JVG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RY05 JVG, 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 RY05 JVG registered?

RY05 JVG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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