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RY05 TKT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

215,043 mi
Last recorded215,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 TKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 215,043 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 181,418 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 173,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 160,122 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 10 Mar 2015 160,122 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 24 Dec 2013 139,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 86,147 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disc braking surfaces corroded

rear disc braking surfaces corroded

rear pads wearing thin slightly and visually look like vehicle has been stood with slight contamination

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,675 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 TKT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RY05 TKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 TKT registered?

RY05 TKT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RY05 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 TKT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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