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RY54 ZKE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 143,006 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 135,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front damage but not likeiy to cause injury

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 135,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front damage but not likeiy to cause injury

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

tpm light on osf low

Pass 8 Apr 2020 123,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve cracked (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 123,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced fogged (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged o\s & n\s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve cracked (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,890 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2018
Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear jacking points missing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 84,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,765 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,231 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,583 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,746 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 ZKE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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