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RY54 ZGN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZGN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,704 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,793 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,712 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,612 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 Sep 2007 12,485 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 ZGN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

RY54 ZGN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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