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RY05 SZU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 SZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,908 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroding

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,687 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Child seat fitted. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,595 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,361 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 61,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2009 53,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,116 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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RY05 SZU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY05 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

RY05 SZU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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