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RY05 VZX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,485 miles

brakes worn

managment light on

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 153,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brakes worn

managment light on

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 140,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,654 miles

nearside rear tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all brakes worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip windscreen

nearside park brake judder

pads and discs worn to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip windscreen

nearside park brake judder

offside rear indicator pale

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

pads and discs worn to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear indicator bulb pale

service indicator on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake discs worn

front tyres 2mm edges

slight play rear suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VZX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

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