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RY54 WZH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,770 mi
Last recorded154,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,770 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 154,770 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML indicating fault

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,294 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 146,785 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 135,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 121,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 82,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 70,365 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,407 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,498 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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RY54 WZH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY54 WZH, 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 RY54 WZH registered?

RY54 WZH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is RY54 WZH safe to buy?

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